This comprehensive guide discusses techniques for painting flowers and foliage in all media (from colored pencil and gouache to acrylic and oil). After an overview in which you master a basic flower shape (trumpet, spike, bowl-shaped), you'll be challenged with exercises for painting specific flowers. Learn to paint flowers in the context of gardens, fields, or still-life arrangements. The unique gallery section shows you the work of established artists, who share their techniques for expressing vibrant blooms and delicate foliage.