Essay on Flower Painting

First published in London in 1820, this practical guide to the study of flowers through drawing and watercolour leads the student step by step, beginning with the simplest elements of drawing: curved lines, outlines, leaves, veins, and stems. From there, the lessons progress to the structure of flowering branches, freehand drawing, shading, and the gradual application of colour. Rather than simply presenting finished examples, Edwards shows how they are built. The student is encouraged to observe carefully, practise repeatedly, examine mistakes, and develop a confident hand. His instructions also include methods for preparing and combining colours, making the book both a study of flower painting and a practical exercise in seeing. With its sequence of exercises and beautifully delicate examples, this work offers an intimate glimpse into the practice of learning to draw and paint flowers in the early nineteenth century. Presented here under the shorter title Essay on Flower Painting, this classic art instruction book is for anyone willing to look closely, practise patiently, and learn by doing.

by W. H. Edwards

62 pages / Paperback; e-book / ISBN: 978-65-978144-0-4

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