The book is a must-have for flower painters, offering a focused and relevant approach to color mixing with comprehensive coverage of various botanical elements. It stands out for its quality and potential as the start of a promising series.
This guide by Julie Collins is a standout in the field of color mixing books. It avoids the common pitfall of mere quantity, instead delivering a thoughtful and relevant exploration tailored to specific flower examples. The inclusion of leaves, seedheads, and arrangements, along with discussions on themes and lighting, makes it a valuable resource. The reviewer hopes this is the first in a series, highlighting its potential impact on the genre.
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Because it’s so good. Where previous guides of this type (all of them) have gone for quantity, this very much goes for quality and relevance. I’d class this as pretty much a must-have for any flower painter.