Hollyhock
108 Flowers - Book 3
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23m
Learn how to paint Hollyhock, magnificent sturdy clusters of red reaching ten feet tall! Hollyhock is a tall Eurasian plant with large showy flowers. The plant family that Hollyhock belongs to has a distinctive look, so if you think that you're being reminded of its relative, the hibiscus, you are spot on and not out of your mind!
The composition for each of the subjects in this series is wonderfully bold. As always, Ning delivers step-by-step instruction with his signature charm and wit. This makes these truly dynamic compositions incredibly accessible to any level of artist, from pure beginner to accomplished master.
All lessons offer in-depth discussion and close-up details on every stroke, brush loading and color blending. They include enchanting tales on the background of the subject, valuable footage of the actual flower, and dream journeys to exotic places in China. They are informative, inspiring, entertaining and, most importantly, you will rediscover how much fun it is to learn!
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Messenger of the wind, wind child, sending a message through the wind...however one puts it, the name of hyacinth is beautiful in Chinese.
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Hydrangea
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Iris
For those of you who have followed my work through the years, you may find that I do a flower differently each time. There are very few rules on how to do a flower. By changing the sequence of doing things, one may bring out the spirit of the flower with different attitudes.
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