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Lush & Lively Flowers You Can Paint

Make your decorative painting spring to life! Create realistic-looking flowers, leaves and foliage that are alive with a rich luminosity of color and depth. No longer will your decorative painting be limited by the flat, poster-like appearance often produced by acrylic paints. In Lush & Lively Flowers You Can Paint, Sharon Hamilton illustrates her two-stage approach to painting florals. You'll learn to build form and dimension in your work using undercoats and intense light and dark colors. Then, you'll further enhance your flowers with a simple oil glaze. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced decorative painter, you'll benefit from step-by-step demonstrations and instructions. Ten gorgeous projects feature popular subjects including morning glories, daylilies, wildflowers and tulips. Each project includes a pattern, a color swatch chart, a materials list and a photo showcasing the finished project. With Lush & Lively Flowers You Can Paint, you'll have the confidence, skill, and techniques to make your painted flowers come to life!, ISBN13: 9781581804430 ISBN10: 1581804431 Material Type: paperback