Funky Florals - by Megan Wells - Hardcover

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 you how to unlock your creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, you’ll go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where you’ll learn how to make art using watercolor, alcohol 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 you 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. You’ll 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 you nourish your imagination, let go of perfection, and use floral shapes to cultivate an artistic style that is uniquely YOU. You’ll learn to embrace an expressive, spontaneous way of creating that is both invigorating and therapeutic. So, whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned creative, pick up this book to learn how to make a flourishing garden of creativity!
PUBLISHER:
Schiffer Books
AUTHOR:
Megan Wells
BIND:
Hardback
PAGES:
176
DIMENSIONS:
216 x 279 mm