In Bloom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Lush Florals by Rachel Reinert

From the author of adult-coloring sensations Botanical Wonderland and Desert Wonderland, as well as the bestselling Color Workshop, comes a stunning guide to drawing a garden full of flowers. . Rachel Reinert is the perfect artist to explain the intricacies of drawing flowers. With the straightforward, step-by step drawing instructions that are the hallmark of her teaching style, In Bloom covers more than 30 flowers from around the world, from beloved tulips, roses, violets, and tiger lilies to the more exotic proteas, kangaroo paws, and birds of paradise. Featuring matte paper stock and instructions on coloring your drawings, this is an exceptionally beautiful drawing book with a decidedly modern feel. This botanical line drawing book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to draw flowers, whether you’re an experienced artist or are looking for an introduction to sketching for beginners. Reinert has provided two approaches to drawing flowers in each lesson – a realistic style comparable to other drawing books for adults, and a loose style perfect for beginners, making In Bloom the ideal floral drawing book for artists of all ages! .

From the Publisher Learn About 35 Flowers from Around the World as You Draw Them! From the Americas Franciscan friars began using the Poinsettia as a Christmas decoration because they thought it looked like the star of Bethlehem. From Africa It’s not a surprise to learn that “calla” derives from the Greek work for “beautiful”! From Asia Native to tropical rainforests, Begonia flowers are thought to have been used by the Japanese to polish swords long ago. From Europe The Bells of Ireland have been a symbol of good luck and blessing since the Victorian era. From Australia Banksia feeds animals like pygmy possums and bats with its nectar and relies on bushfires to release its seeds.