Orchids are the most varied of all the flower species, with an almost infinite variety of colours & shapes to tempt & challenge the artist. Ann describes them in her introduction as "exotic, sensual & mysterious" & this perfectly sums up their appeal. In former times, people risked (and lost) their lives to collect specimens, but today we can adopt a safer approach & examples can be seen in most collections & even domestically. Ann demonstrates several varieties including the Miltonia & the Slipper. Each is, as usual with the Ready to Paint series, accompanied by an outline tracing & up to 30 individual steps showing you how to build up the painting & to place & blend the colour & get the shading just right. This is a beautifully illustrated & easy to follow guide to an intriguing subject that will also help you develop your general flower painting skills in an enjoyable way. Book: Search Press. 48 Pages. Paperback. Colour Throughout. Author: Ann Mortimer ISBN: 9781844488216