Complete Guide to Flower Painting

Complete Guide to Flower Painting by Ralph Fabri. Published by Watson-Guptil Publications, New York, NY, 1973. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. 160 Pgs. ISBN 0823008002. LCCN 68-12343. This volume begins with an analysis of the anatomy of flowers. Accompanying the discussion are many structural diagrams of blossoms and leaves, with advice on how to ender their complex and intricate forms. The author delves into the problems of color, perspective and composition. He teaches you how to paint flowers in watercolor, oil, polymer, casein, and pastel. He explores textual painting in flower subjects; collage in flower painting; decorative, stylized and abstract flowers. He concludes with practical advice on varnishing, matting, framing, exhibiting, art societies, etc. Over 100 instructive illustrations. 19 color plates, 74 drawings in color, 45 monochrome illustrations. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20670.