A bend-the-rules approach to making bright, bold, and beautiful floral art! Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches you how to unlock your creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, you'll go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where you'll learn how to make art using watercolor, alcohol markers, acrylic paint, and more. The book begins with introductory basics on color theory and hand lettering as well as simple drawing lessons for flowers and leaves that will give you a solid basis from which to start playing and imagining. Then, the 12 projects start simply and grow in complexity as the book progresses. Follow along with Megan's expert step-by-step instructions to learn the rules-and then how to bend them!-to create unique, layered, funky pages full of gorgeous floral art. You'll learn how to freestyle doodle with markers, utilize negative space, create monochromatic compositions, design creative backgrounds, use stencils and textures, collage different elements, and so much more. This book also takes the time to delve into the creative mindset, helping you nourish your imagination, let go of perfection, and use floral shapes to cultivate an artistic style that is uniquely YOU. You'll learn to embrace an expressive, spontaneous way of creating that is both invigorating and therapeutic. So, whether you're an aspiring or seasoned creative, pick up this book to learn how to make a flourishing garden of creativity! . 12 Inspiring Mixed-Media Projects: Every project in the book teaches a new technique, material, or both, so by the end, you'll have a diverse artistic toolkit with which to express your creativity. . 10+ Drawing Lessons: Learn to draw your favorite flowers-including daisies, poppies, dahlias, peonies, and more-with the author's detailed instructions. . Easy Basics for Beginners: This book is perfect for beginners (and experienced painters!) because it provides a solid overview of tools, materials, and basic techniques, allowing you to achieve whatever you're inspired to create. . Deluxe Format: Filled to the brim with over 300 inspiring full-color photographs, this stunning hardcover book will inform and inspire your creative mixed-media journey with every page. . Expert Tips, Tricks, and Encouragement: You'll benefit from the author's years of experience as she teaches you her tried-and-true tips for developing your own unique style, letting go of fear, using various art mediums, and embracing your artistic self. AUTHOR: Megan Wells is an artist, instructor, author, and the creative force behind Makewells design studio. She has authored 5 books, created 17 online classes, and collaborated with retailers such as Pottery Barn Kids, Minted, Target, Michaels, Barnes and Noble, and more. A former high school art teacher, Megan loves colors, getting her hands messy, and teaching others the joy of expressing their creativity. She lives and works in Delray Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.makewells.com and @makewells on Instagram. SELLING POINTS: . Learn to paint 12 floral compositions using watercolors, markers, colored pencils, acrylics, and more. . Ample step-by-step photos for every technique and project make even complex art unintimidating. . Learn to draw 8 flowers and a variety of leaves with simple step-by-step instructions. 300 colour images