{"product_id":"the-art-of-pressed-flowers-and-leaves-9781849945257","title":"The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves: Contemporary Techniques \u0026 Designs","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from a leading flower artist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The art of pressing flowers is enjoying a renaissance, and Jennie Ashmore teaches new fans how to make the most of this rediscovered craft. She covers everything from the choice of flowers (including roses, poppies, and seaweed), to the various methods of pressing them, to designing with the finished pressed flowers and leaves. See how to achieve symmetry, use color, and combine the flowers with watercolor and gouache, painted backgrounds, and gold and silver paper. There's a range of insider tips on using the ribs of leaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturing the seasons in a single, beautiful work. Templates will help you get started, and a plant directory at the back of the book shows you what various plants look like when pressed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennie Ashmore studied painting and printmaking at Exeter College of Art and for many years taught art in schools and worked in environmental education, conservation and gardening. Her work has always concerned the natural world and she has always had a strong interest in surface texture and pattern. Patterns and geometry are key to her work. She teaches workshops and sells her work. She is based in Galloway, Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567319257362,"sku":"9781849945257","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_649e3a1f-1ebf-48a4-b031-eafaabab206e.jpg?v=1731918313","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-pressed-flowers-and-leaves-9781849945257","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}