Painting flowers is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Floral artist and instructor Swati Pandey is celebrated for her ability to create spectacular flowers using minimal strokes. In her debut book, she shares the secret behind painting expressive watercolor flowers in 15 minutes or less using only one, two, or three strokes to build each petal: no more endless touch-ups or tedious rounds of waiting for multiple washes to dry. The key lies in mastering water and brush control. Once readers can manipulate the consistency of their paint and the positioning of their bristles, they can create individual petals in one to three brushstrokes, allowing for a loose and spontaneous experience with breathtaking results.

In part one, readers master simple one-stroke flowers, like lavender, daisies, and forget-me-nots, where each petal is crafted in a single brushstroke. In part two, readers layer two brushstrokes to create more nuanced petals, like those for poppies, sunflowers, and tulips. In part three, three-strokes make up each petal to create voluminous roses, peonies, dahlias, magnolias and more. Once readers have crafted 20 stand-alone flowers, Swati shares top tips on building impressive floral compositions in a final fourth section.

By helping readers build a solid foundation of water and brush control, Swati empowers artists of all skill levels to create complex-looking designs through accessible means. Whether readers are looking to paint their first flower or are established watercolorists looking for a fresh technique, Swati's intuitive one, two-, and three-stroke methods are sure to astonish.