If you want to take flower painting seriously, this is one of the best introductions you could wish for setting you on your way to learn some of the more advanced skills in botanical painting. Michael's first demonstration goes though how to paint a Nymphaea (Water Lilly) progressing onto a Galanthus (Snowdrop), using his simple step-by-step six stage technique. Starting with the first thin wash, he gradually grades the colour & then builds up tone & form with stronger colours to create a three dimensional effect. He uses darker tones to give shadows to the parts of the flower that crossover, & then harmonises the colours of the flower & leaves to catch the reflected light. Then he adds detail & tidies up uneven edges using a flat brush, & brings the whole subject together with a final thin wash using transparent colours to catch the light. There's also an extra feature where Michael Lakin demonstrates how to add depth & detail on tubular flowers. DVD: 95 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Michael Lakin Tape Length: 77 mins