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Flower drawing with Jennifer Andrews

Jennifer encourages the making of flower studies in a natural environment

Sir Cedric Morris, flower painter and naturalist

No sentimentality, but merciless accuracy is the motif of Sir Cedric’s flower paintings; Jasmine Rose-Innes reports.

Basic Techniques of One-Stroke Flower Petal Painting

Taken from her new book - Essential Guide to Flower and Landscape Painting - Donna Dewberry shows how to use simple brush strokes to paint a variety of petal shapes for painting flowers.

Flower painting - materials, sketching and finishing

Stanley Grimm, R.P., R.O.I. wrote a series of articles for The Artist in 1949 on the subject of flower painting. In this feature, taken from the November issue, he looks at materials, sketching and finishing.

Flower drawing with Jennifer Andrews

Jennifer Andrews describes her methods of portraying plants and flowers in all the seasons of the year.

Flower piece in pastel by John Blockley

John Blockley paints a pastel especially for Leisure Painter and guides us through his working process.

How to draw and paint flowers using oil paints

A practical guide on how to draw basic flower and foliage shapes, together with a step-by-step demonstration teaching you how to paint vibrant flowers in oils.

From petal to plant - how to paint flowers with Pam Bowen

Pam Bowen takes us through the process of painting a flower from life

How to use masking fluid to paint flowers

Learn to use the innovative technique of spraying masking fluid to create lively and unpredictable watercolour flower paintings

How to use mixed media and collage to paint flowers

Doris Charest explains easy methods to experiment with mixed media to produce a vibrant flower painting. Plus how to make your own collage paper.

Top Tips for Painting Flowers with Paul Riley

How do you keep your colours clean, and what are the best mixes to achieve vitality and freshness in your flower paintings? Paul Riley’s advice will help you to avoid the muddy look.

Painting experimental flowers in watercolour

Ann Blockley pushes the boundaries of watercolour with some fresh and exciting ideas for painting flowers.

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