Stop and paint the roses! When it comes to painting flowers, Sherry Nelson definitely has a green thumb, and so here she shares her secrets for depicting lovely, realistic-looking flowers. Just follow the lessons to create 50 blooming beauties—from amaryllis to zinnia and every blossom in between. Encouraging artists to make their flowers expressive as well as realistic, Nelson offers tips for creating your own, unique floral designs. Although she works primarily in oils, Nelson also includes information and color charts for acrylic and watercolor artists.