Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores.
Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided.
Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Materials 8
Getting started 14
Greeting card stepbystep 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug stepbystep 34
Colour and tone 38
Sweet Mock Orange stepbystep 54
More ideas and techniques 62
Majestic Magnolia stepbystep 72
Finding your own way 82
Camellias stepbystep 96
Creating movement 106
Blue Hydrangea stepbystep 118
Index 144
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