Drawing trees & flowers - Margaret Eggleton

Combining the talents of two renowned artists, Margaret Eggleton and Denis John-Naylor, this is a detailed, comprehensive guide to drawing trees and flowers. Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them, as well as expert instruction on a huge range of topics. You will be guided through a variety of drawing tools and paper surfaces, and the easy-to-follow basic drawing stages will give you the confidence to tackle more advanced techniques. Individual trees and flowers are explored, as well as trees and flowers in a landscape setting, and there are studies on mixed flower collections, dried flowers and flowers in containers. There are detailed studies of leaves, branches and petals, and 19 wonderful step-by-step projects, each culminating in a beautiful drawing you'll be proud of. Suitable for beginners wanting to build up their confidence as well as more seasoned artists seeking inspiration, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to draw trees and flowers in a variety of media.

This is a compilation of material previously published in the highly successfulDrawing Masterclass series: Flowers and Trees.

Margaret Eggleton has been drawing and painting almost all her life and now enjoys working in various media. All her art work has a strong emphasis on drawing. She was a school teacher for many years and now teaches adult classes. She has exhibited locally in Surrey and in London for more than 20 years. She is a member of the Society of Women Artists, the Society of Botanical Artists, and the Society of Graphic Fine Art (The Drawing Society), of which she is a council member. Margaret Eggleton lives in Surrey, UK.

Visit her website www.margareteggleton.co.uk.

Drawing Trees & Flowers by Leisure Painter contributors Mary Eggleton and Denis John-Naylor brings together material previously published in the popular Drawing Masterclass series, Flowers and Trees.

Aimed at all levels, from beginners to more experienced artists, this is a comprehensive drawing guide by respected tutors. Information on drawing tools, paper surfaces and basic techniques are followed by detailed advice on how to tackle individual trees and flowers as well as subjects in situ - using photographs and tips on sketching. Nineteen step-by-step projects in a variety of media will allow you to work at your own pave to create beautiful finished drawings.