Download How To Draw Modern Florals An Introduction To The Art of Flowers Cacti and More Alli Koch Paige Tate Select 9781944515416 Books

Product details Paperback 120 pages Publisher Blue Star Press; Reprint edition (September 12, 2017) Language English ISBN-10 1944515410

How To Draw Modern Florals An Introduction To The Art of Flowers Cacti and More Alli Koch Paige Tate Select 9781944515416 Books Reviews

• I bought this book because I needed to learn the foundation of drawing flowers. I was never terrible before but it was always a hit or miss and often times I'd be sitting there staring at my page thinking I don't know what I'm doing at all. But I bought the book and saw results that I would have never DREAMED of, and the crazy part is that they were instant. I started doodling and I'm like what the heck I can actually draw! Most how-to books give you some tips and it takes time but somehow Alli dummy-proofed this and it blew my mind! Seriously, amazing! Can't wait to have more time to go through it all. Thanks Alli for sharing your knowledge and making me feel so much more confident in my ability to draw!
• I'm a handlettering and watercolor artist who regularly uses florals to enhance my work. I am always struggling to think of flowers (I usually just make up imaginary florals to be honest) so when I saw this book I knew I had to have it. First of all, this book as absolutely gorgeous and I would buy it for that reason alone. Secondly and more importantly, Alli's instructions are so clear and helpful if you're looking to step up your floral illustrations. You will surprise yourself every time you finish drawing a flower and it turns out so beautifully! Some may be concerned that they'll be drawing the same version of each flower every time or copying Alli's exactly, however her written instructions give insight into the characteristics of each flower and more generalized guidance on her approach to each step so that you can start branching out into drawing your own versions. I've almost made it through the whole book and I already feel that I'm better at visualizing each piece of the flower (like the twists and turns of the petals) as I'm drawing. I see myself referencing this book regularly for inspiration and instruction when I'm looking to draw florals!
• I own well over 200 art books including dozens on floral drawing and painting. If I had to choose just one as the most useful it would be this one by Alli Koch. Alli takes you step by step in drawing each type of flower ( the book covers a variety of flowers) and gives you space on every page to practice each step. As the final step in
  learning each flower there is a full page to practice the complete blossom. That immediate practice area gives you great feedback before you move on to the next step. Other books offer steps but usually I don't bother to get out a sketch pad and immediately work to see if I am internalizing those steps. I love getting the immediate feedback of seeing if my lines and shading correctly compare to Ali's models.Love this book and would definitely purchase any others that Alli may publish on other flowers or other drawing topics. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for the best way to draw sweet peas with their multiple folds, tulips, daisies, peonies,anemones, sunflowers, dogwoods, camellias, magnolias, proteas,hydrangeas, carnations, lilacs, dahlias, ranunculus, succulents and various leaves.
• I'm surprised this hasn't been noted yet, but there were a few things that slipped past the editor of this book- pages 35-45 are missing, and in their place are pages 83-94 (so they're in it twice). Maybe it only happened with a certain printing batch- but either way, I feel a little shafted!
  
  Despite these issues, I think the book is beautiful and I like how it has so many varieties of flowers.
  
  Hope to see these problems revised in an updated edition!
• You should have seen me try to draw anything floral before. I opened this book thinking it would probably take me a little longer than others to catch on because I am truly a beginner to drawing flowers but Alli makes it SO SEAMLESS. Her step by step makes you understand WHY you draw the lines you draw. Not to mention the design of the book is just gorgeous. I could not recommend this book more!! 🖤✨
  
  I attached a picture of what my first try was. Yes, that was my first try. I hope my first kid comes out that perfect. Just saying.
• First off, I don't typically write reviews. Like, EVER. I bought this with the hope that I would become more confident in my skills as a professional doodler. I don't have one artistic bone in my body, but the step-by-step instructions in How to Draw Modern Florals made drawing so simple for me. This was one of the best purchases I have made in a long time!
• I work at a really boring telemarketing job where I have a lot of random spurts of downtime, but not enough time to actually do "work" so I decided to grab this book. It's been so freaking great--it basically saves my life in the down time. Plus, I've been following Ali on instagram for a hot minute, so I love her as a person, but then to experience her creativity in a whole other venue has been so cool. It's inspiring not only in creativity but in story. 10//10 would recommend.
• This book is so so amazing. On my first time trying these florals, Alli made me feel like an absolute pro!! All my friends will know about this book, I'm so so happy with it! I hope you have so much fun creating these florals like I did!!!