The Mindful Magic of Flower Drawing - by Chloe Wilson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The ultimate, accessible guide to drawing and doodling flowers and botanicals.

Mindful, achievable and satisfying, this book gives readers a unique way to interact with the natural world around them, whether that's drawing cut flowers in a vase or wild flowers in their front garden.

Start at the beginning of the book and get a back-to-basics guide to line drawing, then move on to accessible step-by-step tutorials for stunning projects such as bouquets, patterns, wreaths and other floral motifs. Artist and educator Chloe Wilson breaks down each flower into easy repeatable elements, and gives plenty of tips on overcoming the fear of the blank page. She also provides plenty of tips on choosing the right materials, finding inspiration and developing your own style, along with ideas for using your drawings to create personalized stationery and artwork to go on your walls, so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your new hobby in your home.

Includes 25 accessible step-by-step exercises in floral drawing, plus extra tips and ideas for making the most of your art.

About the Author

Chloe Wilson is an artist based in Nottinghamshire, UK. She taught herself to draw flowers as a way to unplug and relax whilst recovering from major surgery and through pandemic lockdowns. She shares her work with her engaged following of 86,000 via her Instagram page @magicofflorals and teaches educational content online to help others discover the calming magic of putting pen to paper.