Jackie Shaw's Learn to Paint Flowers: A Step-by-Step Approach to Beautiful Results (Design Originals) 15 Illustrated Lessons and Advice on Color Mixing, Brushstrokes, Surface Prep, Composition, & More

Book Synopsis: Your beginner-friendly guide to painting beautiful flowers! 15 step-by-step lessons to paint gorgeous irises, lilies, morning glories, and more Shaded patterns ready-to-use for each flower Full color reference photos for every subject Expert advice on color mixing, brush control, basic brush strokes, surface preparation, and composition

Learn how to paint if you don't know how—and how to improve if you do! Discover how easy it is to paint beautifully stylized flowers—even if you have no previous artistic training or drawing skills. Renowned painting instructor Jackie Shaw reveals her systematic painting techniques that anyone can use to start creating classic floral designs. Shaw starts by fully explaining the basics of painting, including color mixing, brush control, stroke techniques, surface preparation, faux finishes, and more.

Detailed lessons are provided for a gorgeous array of blossoms, from daffodils and daisies to poinsettias and pansies. Each featured subject includes step-by-step illustrations, a ready-to-use shaded pattern, color palettes, brush types, and full-color reference photos. Practice and master brushstrokes like comma, flat comma, teardrop, flat S, and flat crescent. Follow along with easy instructions for brush techniques such as flat wash, graduated wash, puddly wash, drybrushing, scumbling, lifting out highlights, and edge-to-edge blending.

Learn to Paint Flowers breaks down a complex process with encouraging, easy-to-understand directions and advice. You'll find invaluable instruction in this delightful and imaginative craft for artists at every skill level—from beginners to experienced.

Learn how to paint 15 decorative flowers with illustrated step-by-step instructions: Amaryllises Crocuses Daffodils Daisies Gardenias Geraniums Grape Hyacinths Hibiscuses Irises Lilies Magnolias Marigolds Morning Glories Pansies Poinsettias

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