"True to its title, this is a complete course in painting watercolor flowers for anyone who is inspired or curious about giving it a try, but who may be intimidated by a lack of experience or skill" - BOOKLISTPacked easy-to-follow techniques, quick exercises and 20 outlines so theres no need to draw anything. From the bestselling Absolute Beginner Art series.Expert artist and teacher Fiona Peart helps you to take your first steps with watercolor, showing you step-by-step how to produce modern, lively and colorful artworks using this exciting medium. Build the essential skills you need to paint a range of gorgeous flowers, then move on to find out how to add depth, soft backgrounds, light and texture to your artwork. Easy-to-follow techniques 21 outlines included no drawing skills required! 6 varied projects in simple steps Includes a wealth of finished paintings to provide ideas and inspirationNew in the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely everybody who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist."This is a practical guide for beginning watercolor painters who want to learn, improve, and apply their techniques. A solid addition to arts and crafts collections." - LIBRARY JOURNAL