The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves

Contemporary techniques & designs

Jennie Ashmore

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English

Batsford
02 May 2019

Rural crafts; Flower arranging & floral crafts

A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore.

Our love for flowers and leaves has never been more pronounced and in this book, we teach you how to make the most of the rediscovered pressed flower art, from choice of flowers (including roses, oak leaves and seaweed), the various ways of pressing them, designing with pressed flowers and leaves, achieving symmetry, the use of colour, and combining pressed flowers with watercolour and gouache, painted background, and gold and silver paper. The highly experienced author gives a range of insider tips from using the ribs of leaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturing the seasons in one piece of work. She also provides templates to help you get started. A plant directory at the back of the book allows you to see what various plants look like when pressed.

A stunningly beautiful book that opens up a traditional art to a very contemporary expression for all crafters and nature lovers.

By: Jennie Ashmore
Imprint: Batsford
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 688g
ISBN: 9781849945257
ISBN 10: 184994525X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 02 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jennie 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.