Overview
Techniques for capturing floral life and form on paper
A fantastic introduction to drawing 16 different flowers using a variety of backgrounds and mediums, including pencil, pastels, wax crayons, and charcoal, this step-by-step guide is ideal for beginners who have never drawn before. A detailed section that covers materials, equipment, and basic techniques—from how to hold a pencil to composition, perspective, light, and shading—helps aspiring artists set up their projects and learn the basics. By using both real flowers and photographs, beginners will also learn how to sharpen their powers of observation and to accurately reproduce varied kinds of flowers.Author Biography
Anne Pieper is a designer, an illustrator, and an author.
