Contemporary Landscapes in Mixed Media & Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardcover
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Titles in This Set:
contemporary landscapes in mixed media
experimental landscapes in watercolour
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
Overview:
This premium two-book collection brings together two celebrated voices in landscape painting, each inviting you to push beyond traditional boundaries. Soraya French’s contemporary landscapes in mixed media pairs bold color, texture and collage with disciplined technique, turning familiar scenes into lively, atmospheric studies. The set also includes Ann Blockley’s experimental landscapes in watercolour, a masterclass in letting watercolour breathe — and bend — through inventive mixtures of media, ink, gesso and collage. Together, these volumes offer a complementary arc: one book shows how to broaden the painter’s toolkit with mixed media, while the other demonstrates how to coax luminous, painterly effects from watercolour through fearless experimentation. Perfect for hobby painters and serious students alike, this hardcover collection delivers clear, practical instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and plenty of inspirational exercises designed to spark your own outdoor and studio landscapes. A thoughtful gift for artists seeking to enrich texture, mood and personal style.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Two acclaimed authors, two distinctive paths to landscape mastery, one coordinated collection. Soraya French guides you through four seasonal chapters in Contemporary Landscapes in Mixed Media, using acrylics, pastels and collage to explore how color, form and texture shift with the seasons. Her approachable demonstrations encourage experimentation — from bold mark-making to layered textures that evoke atmosphere and place. In Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour, Ann Blockley turns the same subject toward watercolour in a more exploratory voice, showing how to integrate ink, gesso, and collage, and how fabric, plastic wrap, tearing and reassembly can produce surprising textures and rhythms. The pairing offers a complete, practical journey: learn to plan a landscape with confidence, then push your medium further to capture mood, motion and memory. It’s ideal for building a personal, recognisable landscape practice across two complementary media.
Books Included in This Collection:
contemporary landscapes in mixed media
In Soraya French’s contemporary landscapes in mixed media, you’ll discover a practical, painterly approach to textural exploration. The book emphasizes how seasonal shifts influence color palettes, composition and technique, guiding you through approachable projects and step-by-step demonstrations. Readers are encouraged to mix acrylics with pastels and collage to build layered, tactile landscapes that feel both contemporary and personal. Clear tips on blending media, selecting materials, and balancing spontaneity with structure help you gain confidence as you experiment with new textures and surfaces. Whether you’re new to mixed media or seeking a fresh direction, this volume provides a friendly, repeatable workflow for adventurous landscape painting.
experimental landscapes in watercolour
Ann Blockley’s experimental landscapes in watercolour invites you to loosen traditional boundaries and discover a vibrant, painterly voice within watercolour. The book showcases techniques such as combining water-based paint with ink, using gesso and collage, and building textures with unconventional tools and found materials. You’ll learn to manipulate water and pigment with plastic wrap, tearing, layering and reassembling pieces into cohesive watercolour collages, then develop textures via fabrics and other surface textures. With abundant examples and practical exercises, this volume helps you cultivate a personal style that sits between representational landscape and expressive abstraction, while staying rooted in the language of watercolour.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Aspiring and intermediate painters who crave a hands-on, technique-rich exploration of landscape in two media. Ideal for readers who enjoy practical, project-based learning, and for those seeking to diversify a painting practice beyond a single medium. This set appeals to art students, hobbyists, teachers and gifting buyers looking for a thoughtful, durable hardcover collection that doubles as a reference library and a source of ongoing inspiration. If you love books that offer clear tasks alongside creative experimentation, and you relish the idea of building a thematic reading and painting journey, this collection is for you. It also makes a standout gift for BookTok enthusiasts, art club members and seasoned painters sharpening their seasonal and media-skills palette.
Key Benefits:
- Two complete, media-rich guides to landscape painting in one premium set
- Clear, hands-on demonstrations with practical, repeatable steps
- Seasonal exploration in mixed media and fearless watercolour experimentation
- Techniques you can apply immediately to your own landscapes
- Inspiration from two acclaimed artists with distinct voices and methods
- Durable hardcover format that’s gift-ready and built to last
About the Author:
Soraya French is a celebrated UK artist and teacher known for vibrant, textural landscapes created across media. Her work spans watercolor, acrylics, pastels and mixed media, with a reputation for approachable coaching that invites painters to experiment while building confidence. Her landscape instruction emphasizes atmosphere, seasonality and architectural detail, helping readers develop a personal, expressive style. Ann Blockley is a renowned watercolourist whose inventive approach to landscape pushes traditional boundaries. Building on the success of her earlier book, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour, Blockley guides readers through techniques that merge watercolour with ink, gesso, collage and found textures. Her projects emphasize texture, mark-making and layering to foster distinctive, expressive landscapes. Together, their two volumes offer complementary perspectives that empower you to explore, experiment and embrace your own creative vision.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection is more than a pairing of titles—it’s a complete creative toolkit for landscape painters. You’ll gain practical skills you can apply immediately, plus the freedom to experiment with media and texture in ways that suit your personal vision. The combination of Soraya French’s structured, seasonal approach and Ann Blockley’s fearless watercolour experimentation creates a dynamic, deep learning path. It’s an excellent investment for artists who want to grow their repertoire, deepen their understanding of light and texture, and enjoy the satisfaction of producing striking landscapes in two complementary styles. A premium gift for serious painters or ambitious beginners ready to level up their craft.
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