Simply Paint Flowers

Becky Amelia is an illustrator inspired by all things botanical. She has enjoyed painting and drawing for as long as she can remember, but art took a backseat while she studied Mathematics at university and then worked in a job she loved after graduating. In 2018, her passion for painting was rekindled and Becky started to paint every single day, teaching herself new techniques and refining her style over time. She set up her Instagram account @beckyamelia_art to share her painting journey with an amazing community of fellow illustrators and artists across the world. Inspired by nature in all its forms, her favourite subjects to paint are flowers, leaves, fruits and vegetables. While pregnant with her son, Becky set up her website www.bybeckyamelia.co.uk and her Etsy shop ByBeckyAmelia, and started designing botanical prints and illustrated stationery, which she now sells worldwide. Becky lives in Cornwall, UK and spends her days happily juggling motherhood, painting and running her art business. This is her first book.

• Introduction 6Materials 8Basic techniques and tips 12ProjectsSunflower 18, Forget-me-nots 22, Tulips 26, Baby’s breath 30, Poppies 34, Cherry blossom 38, A bunch of daffodils 42, Hydrangea 48, Blue wildflower meadow 52, Lavender 58, A bouquet of violets 64, Pressed wildflowers 68, Dried autumnal flowers 74, Tansy 78, Springtime daisies 82, Heather 86, White flower wreath 90, Larkspur 96, Soft pink bouquet 100, A bunch of bluebells 104, Flamingo flower 108, Festive wreath 112, Rainbow wildflowers 116, Floral circle 120, Stargazer lilies 124

This is not just a beautiful looking book, but it is also inspirational for those aspiring to create paintings of flowers. Becky Amelia's writing is clear and conversational and the steps are easy to follow. A must for artists of all ages and a joy for the coffee table!