Strokework Flowers : Step by Step

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Summary: Strokework Flowers Step by Step by Margot Clark
Review: A 'MUST HAVE' addition to the shelves of any tolepainter's library! The instructions are comprehensive and the clarity of illustrations made it a snap to follow along. Learning this multi-load technique was rewarding and surprisingly simple using the author's pertinent instructions. I've gotten lots of compliments on the floral paintings I created using this method - and for a beginner painter like me ... that was thrilling! Well worth the price and I continue to enjoy using this book over & over.

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Summary: Strokework Flowers Step by Step by Margot Clark
Review: Definitely a must have reference book for the artist wishing to learn to master multi loaded strokework. The drawings and diagrams are very excellent. The photography is great allowing the reader to view the hand/brush position for every stroke. Margot's written instructions leave nothing to guess. She has taken clean, modern color combinations and given the reader an excellent choice of subject material to practice and learn with. Additional information is giving on beautiful, easily executed faux finishes and trim work. Not only a great learning/reference book, but a good source of inspiration for artists who paint to sell! Learn an easy technique to quickly but elegantly decorated very saleable pieces! A MUST HAVE for beginning artists also!

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Summary: Strokework Flowers - Step by Step By Margot Clark
Review: Strokework Flowers is definitely a great book for those who have ever been afraid to try this method of decorative painting.

Don't be fooled by this book's cover, it's so much better than you would believe! The cover is a bit drab compared to the color inside this book.

Clear, colorful photographs fill this book and are followed with well written captions, brush care information, correct hand positions and movement, surface preparation instructions, strokework theory, paint blending, the patterns and information on antiquing.

Margot Clark has created a book that all painters will find can help them be successful in completing the 7 projects she's included as well as a reference for future paiting projects you may work on.

This is a great book for the value, and I really believe anyone could learn to paint with this method considering the high well written and photographed book!

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Summary: Excellent painting instruction book for first time painters
Review: Strokework Flowers is truly a step by step guide to making beautiful painted flowers. Ms. Clark takes a traditional multi-load technique and updates it to current styles. The Pansies and other flowers are colorful and will fit in any decor. The instructions are clearly photographed and worded so that anyone even familiar with painting could have a finished project in a short amount of time. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in this type of multi-load technique. I would even recomend this book to those that are looking to learn new ways to paint but have never had experience with multi-load before because Ms. Clark's instructions are very easy to follow.

Ms. Clark even adds additional information on the Chemtek techniques, showing how to add metal finishes and patinas to any project- including paper, wood etc.

Overall rating is Excellent, a definite - "Have to have book"

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Summary: Excellent painting instruction book for first time painters
Review: Strokework Flowers is truly a step by step guide to making beautiful painted flowers. Ms. Clark takes a traditional multi-load technique and updates it to current styles. The Pansies and other flowers are colorful and will fit in any decor. The instructions are clearly photographed and worded so that anyone even familiar with painting could have a finished project in a short amount of time. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in this type of multi-load technique. I would even recomend this book to those that are looking to learn new ways to paint but have never had experience with multi-load before because Ms. Clark's instructions are very easy to follow.

Ms. Clark even adds additional information on the Chemtek techniques, showing how to add metal finishes and patinas to any project- including paper, wood etc.

Overall rating is Excellent, a definite - "Have to have book"