Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves

A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works fromleading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore. Our love for flowers and leaves has neverbeen more pronounced and in this book, we teach you how to make the most ofthe rediscovered pressed flower art, from choice of flowers (including roses, oak leaves and seaweed), the various ways of pressing them, designing with pressed flowers andleaves, achieving symmetry, the use of colour, and combining pressed flowerswith watercolour and gouache, painted background, and gold and silver paper. Thehighly experienced author gives a range of insider tips from using the ribs ofleaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturingthe seasons in one piece of work. She also provides templates to help you getstarted. 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 contemporaryexpression for all crafters and nature lovers.