Funky Florals - Megan Wells

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Résumé :
A bend-the-rules approach to making bright, bold, and beautiful floral art!

Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches readers how to unlock their creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, readers will go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where they'll learn how to make art using watercolor, markers, acrylic paint, and more.

The book begins with introductory basics on color theory and hand lettering as well as simple drawing lessons for flowers and leaves that will give readers a solid basis from which to start playing and imagining. Then, the 12 projects start simply and grow in complexity as the book progresses. Follow along with Megan's expert step-by-step instructions to learn the rules--and then how to bend them!--to create unique, layered, funky pages full of gorgeous floral art. Readers will learn how to freestyle doodle with markers, utilize negative space, create monochromatic compositions, design creative backgrounds, use stencils and textures, collage different elements, and so much more.

This book also takes the time to delve into the creative mindset, helping readers nourish their imagination, let go of perfection, and use floral shapes to cultivate an artistic style that is uniquely THEM. They will learn to embrace an expressive, spontaneous way of creating that is both invigorating and therapeutic.

So, whether readers are aspiring or seasoned creatives, they can pick up this book to learn how to make a flourishing garden of creativity!

- 12 Inspiring Mixed-Media Projects: Every project in the book teaches a new technique, material, or both, so by the end, readers will have a diverse artistic toolkit with which to express their creativity.
- 10+ Drawing Lessons: Readers will learn to draw their favorite flowers--including daisies, poppies, dahlias, peonies, and more--with the author's detailed instructions.
- Easy Basics for Beginners: This book is perfect for beginners (and experienced painters!) because it provides a solid overview of tools, materials, and basic techniques, allowing readers to achieve whatever they are inspired to create.
- Deluxe Format: Filled to the brim with over 300 inspiring full-color photographs, this stunning hardcover book will inform and inspire each reader's creative mixed-media journey with every page.
- Expert Tips, Tricks, and Encouragement: Readers will benefit from the author's years of experience as she teaches them her tried-and-true tips for developing their own unique style, letting go of fear, using various art mediums, and embracing their artistic self....

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Beginning artists will learn how to draw and paint flowers to create 12 expressive mixed-media projects using watercolor, markers, acrylic paints, and more.--Provided by publisher....