Roses and Other Flowers (How to Draw and Paint series #130)

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

What you'll learn from this book ...

• Specific brushes, colors, and techniques for creating delicate floral paintings

• Tips on mixing the exact colors needed for each painting

• Key considerations for painting roses, such as the size and shape of each flower, and tonal values

• Various ways to set up a still life and create interest for your paintings

• How to render cloth, water, and glass surfaces, and the effects of different light sources

• Achieving delicacy, balance, and variety in floral compositions