The Mindful Magic of Flower Drawing
By (Author) Chloe Wilson
Octopus Publishing Group
Ilex
27th August 2024
6th June 2024
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Drawing and drawings in pen or brush and ink
Drawing and drawings in pencil, charcoal, crayon or pastel
Botanical art
743.73
Paperback
144
Width 188mm, Height 244mm, Spine 16mm
520g
Mindful, achievable and satisfying, this book gives readers a unique way to interact with the natural world around them, whether that's drawing cut flowers in a vase, or wild flowers in their front garden.
Start at the beginning of the book and get a back-to-basics guide to line drawing, then move on to accessible step-by-step tutorials for stunning projects such as bouquets, patterns, wreaths and other floral motifs. Artist and educator Chloe Wilson breaks down each flower into easy repeatable elements, and gives plenty of tips on overcoming the fear of the blank page. She also provides plenty of tips on choosing the right materials, finding inspiration and developing your own style, along with ideas for using your drawings to create personalized stationery and artwork to go on your walls, so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your new hobby in your home.Chloe Wilson is an artist based in Nottinghamshire, UK. She taught herself to draw flowers as a way to unplug and relax whilst recovering from major surgery and through pandemic lockdowns. She shares her work with her engaged following via her Instagram page @magicofflorals and teaches educational content online to help others discover the calming magic of putting pen to paper.