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

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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 wih 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 Step into a colorful world of art with Learn to Paint Flowers!
ASIN: 1574218638
VSKU: DBV.1574218638.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Jackie Shaw
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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