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The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves

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The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves by Jennie Ashmore is a captivating exploration of the artistry and technique involved in pressing flowers and leaves. The book delves into meticulous processes for preserving nature's beauty and offers a rich tapestry of creative projects for enthusiasts. It balances practical instructions with inspiring visuals, making it an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to appreciate and create art with natural materials.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the beautiful craft of creating artwork with natural materials. It offers insights into the techniques and creative possibilities of pressing flowers and leaves, providing inspiration and guidance for both beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their skills.

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A ground-breaking guide to the art of pressed flowers and leaves. Stunning, contemporary artworks and easy-to-follow techniques opens up this traditional art to modern crafters and nature lovers.

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A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore.

Our love for flowers and leaves has never been more pronounced and in this book, we teach you how to make the most of the rediscovered pressed flower art, from choice of flowers (including roses, oak leaves and seaweed), the various ways of pressing them, designing with pressed flowers and leaves, achieving symmetry, the use of colour, and combining pressed flowers with watercolour and gouache, painted background, and gold and silver paper. The highly experienced author gives a range of insider tips from using the ribs of leaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturing the seasons in one piece of work. She also provides templates to help you get started. A plant directory at the back of the book allows you to see what various plants look like when pressed.

A stunningly beautiful book that opens up a traditional art to a very contemporary expression for all crafters and nature lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849945257

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Jennie Ashmore studied painting and printmaking at Exeter College of Art and for many years taught art in schools and worked in environmental education, conservation and gardening. Her work has always concerned the natural world and she has always had a strong interest in surface texture and pattern. Patterns and geometry are key to her work. She teaches workshops and sells her work.

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