Author Description

This comprehensive guide discusses techniques for painting flowers and foliage in all media (from colored pencil and gouache to acrylic and oil). After an overview in which you master a basic flower shape (trumpet, spike, bowl-shaped), you'll be challenged with exercises for painting specific flowers. Learn to paint flowers in the context of gardens, fields, or still-life arrangements. The unique gallery section shows you the work of established artists, who share their techniques for expressing vibrant blooms and delicate foliage.