How To Draw Modern Florals: An Introduction To The Art of Flowers, Cacti, and More
S**R
An enjoyable introduction to drawing flowers
For such a large book, there's a lot of empty space; which does help with the diagrams which do do as described and do help guide you through making the drawingsHowever, this means are only just over twenty three or so floral designs to work through (there are also very brief, and usefully clear, sections on tools, floral anatomy and some basic principles of drawing florals).Almost a quarter of the book is blank pages for practise, one blank page after each exercise, which is something I find mildy irritating, but might be useful for some others who don't have, uh, blank paper...Personally I worked through the book drawing an exercise once a day and greatly enjoyed it. I especially appreciated the gentle progression in difficulty from start to finishThe reason I'm giving it five stars instead of four is because I've enjoyed the book and it's exercises enough that the niggles of a limited plant selection and those practise padding pages aren't dragging it down to four starsOverall, it's a nice introduction to drawing florals. It could be a bit better, but I can state clearly that I've enjoyed it greatly and gained several hours of pleasure from working through the exercises
P**E
Love this book
I am a big fan of Alli Koch's work and have watched several of her tutorials on you tube and follow her on Instagram. I am new to the pen drawings and decided this book would be a good addition to my learning materials and I was not wrong. The diagrams are simple with informative descriptions of what's happening and where to go next. There is a lot of flowers to try in there and practicing them is going to keep me busy for some time. Once I have done that I will be buying her second book.Overall this is a lovely book to own, look at and learn from and I would definitely recommend it for someone who is interested in learning to draw flowers.
L**E
The best book drawing book ever
We as a family love this book. It’s so detailed and easy to follow.
E**N
Great book for a beginner
I am really enjoying learning how to draw flowers using this book! I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt that between (for example) step 3 and 4 in a tutorial, there were often too many big changes in the example pictures, that I had to try to figure out. The book is printed with so much empty white paper, I really would have preferred to have more detailed instructions.
M**�
I love this book ❤
What a seriously stonkin book.. I was always hopeless at art, I wasn't encouraged at school to pursue it (wonder why 🤔).Alli has created a super book and one that will help you draw flowers...easily.The Calla Lilly's (yes they're lillies, not golf clubs!) in my picture aren't included, but everything else is.Within the book is: Daisy, Tulip, Anemone, Sunflower, Peony, Sweet Pea, Marigold, Lilac, Dahlia, Carnation, Hydrangea, Protea, Magnolia, Poppy, Rose, Dogwood, Camelia, Gardenia, Ranuculus, Wildflowers, Cactus (3), Succulent (2).. she also covers flowers at an angle, leaves and arrangements.I'm so pleased I made the purchase, I have received a few compliments on my flowers, which I never in my wildest dreams thought would happen.Highly recommended x
A**S
Creativity at its finest
Love how much detail this book provides and feel like there was such a personal element to it. Had so many compliments on my drawings after using it! - really enjoyed and would recommend (:
A**U
5 stars
100% even if you are a designer that designs floral, you must have this book. A LOT of experience is behind it , a lot of skill has been put in, this is the type of work that if you don't have it than it would be very wise to aquire, amazing work
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