"Watercolor Paintings of Small Flowers: A Guide to Painting Flower Forms, with Explanations of 140 Varieties" Shiro Fujikawa #ShiroFujikawa #Shiro_Fujikawa #Book #Lifestyle/Hobbies & Entertainment This is a technique book on watercolor painting of flowers, taught by Shiro Fujikawa, the author, who began painting seriously in his late 30s. Divided into seven seasons, each flower is accompanied by a photograph, words from Fujikawa, and descriptions of its characteristics and flower meanings. It's a book that's enjoyable and makes you feel happy just by looking at it, like a botanical encyclopedia. The appeal of flowers isn't just "beautiful" and "cute," but if you observe them closely, you'll find many discoveries, such as "the lines of this stem are cool" and "the shape of the leaves is interesting," as Fujikawa teaches us. Fujikawa's method of drawing flowers involves capturing the characteristics of the flower while combining simple shapes. Even flowers drawn in just four steps miraculously look alive and blooming. Even those who are touching paint for the first time can start without feeling pressured, and you'll realize that there are many charms to be found in familiar flowers, without having to go far. Available for immediate purchase.