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How To Draw Modern Florals: An Introduction To The Art of Flowers, Cacti, and More
Turn simple doodles into beautifully designed floral illustrations with How To Draw Modern Florals, a step-by-step guide that teaches everything you need to know about drawing modern florals,
• Tools of the trade
• The anatomy of a flower
• The basic shapes for drawing a flower
• Where to find inspiration
You'll feel as though you're sitting down with author Alli Koch at a coffee shop as she walks you through the process of drawing and designing classic favorites like the rose to today’s trendiest florals, as well as succulents and cacti.
How to Draw Modern Florals is an introduction to drawing, so no experience is needed! If you can draw an S or a C with a pen, then Alli can teach you how to draw a beautiful, modern floral design!
• Tools of the trade
• The anatomy of a flower
• The basic shapes for drawing a flower
• Where to find inspiration
You'll feel as though you're sitting down with author Alli Koch at a coffee shop as she walks you through the process of drawing and designing classic favorites like the rose to today’s trendiest florals, as well as succulents and cacti.
How to Draw Modern Florals is an introduction to drawing, so no experience is needed! If you can draw an S or a C with a pen, then Alli can teach you how to draw a beautiful, modern floral design!
120 pages, Hardcover
First published April 15, 2017
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June 20, 2023
OMG, How To Draw Modern Florals is seriously amazing! It's like having a super-talented artist as your BFF, teaching you how to create the most stunning flower drawings. This book is an absolute game-changer for anyone who wants to learn modern floral art.
The instructions are clear, the designs are stunning, and the book is a true inspiration. If you want to unleash your creativity and create beautiful flower drawings, this book is a must-have!
The instructions are clear, the designs are stunning, and the book is a true inspiration. If you want to unleash your creativity and create beautiful flower drawings, this book is a must-have!
January 12, 2018
This is a great introduction to drawing florals. It broke down the steps to creating various flowers, foliage, and combining them into bouquets.
February 5, 2019
Great book! Checked it out from the library, and half way through the book, I bought it! Great photos, simple instructions, and with enough practice I was able to draw something that was somewhat close to the actual drawing! That is saying a lot, as I am not a drawer at all. Love the variety of flowers that she included in the book, and also the names of them.
December 24, 2025
Love, love, love this book
This book flattered me to believe myself an artist. The beautiful intricate designs of a flower were simplified for amateur and non committal sketch artist like myself. The illustrations were vivid and the steps were easy to follow. I borrowed this book from my local library but I'm so impressed with it I think I need a personal copy. I consider myself a flower enthusiast, seeking to identify the different types of flowers, and endeavouring to draw them. This book definitely encouraged me to continue in that pursuit
Highly recommended to flower people who are also non committal
This book flattered me to believe myself an artist. The beautiful intricate designs of a flower were simplified for amateur and non committal sketch artist like myself. The illustrations were vivid and the steps were easy to follow. I borrowed this book from my local library but I'm so impressed with it I think I need a personal copy. I consider myself a flower enthusiast, seeking to identify the different types of flowers, and endeavouring to draw them. This book definitely encouraged me to continue in that pursuit
Highly recommended to flower people who are also non committal
March 30, 2018
Me gustó mucho cómo está estructurado, con explicaciones claras y sencillas de los trazos que conforman diferentes tipos de flores y plantas. También incluye información sobre las flores incluídas y detalles que las caracterizan.
Los ejercicios de práctica son progresivos, con campo para improvisar y desarrollar un estilo personal. Me encanta que conforme aumenta la "dificultad" se incorporan recomendaciones que toman en cuenta la luz y el ángulo, para lograr resultados más complejos y arreglos de diferentes elementos.
Además el libro físico es muy bonito y el papel es genial para practicar, aunque es recomendable hacer los primeros intentos en otro papel y solo usar el espacio del libro cuando ya hay un avance, ya que las páginas de práctica son pocas.
Los ejercicios de práctica son progresivos, con campo para improvisar y desarrollar un estilo personal. Me encanta que conforme aumenta la "dificultad" se incorporan recomendaciones que toman en cuenta la luz y el ángulo, para lograr resultados más complejos y arreglos de diferentes elementos.
Además el libro físico es muy bonito y el papel es genial para practicar, aunque es recomendable hacer los primeros intentos en otro papel y solo usar el espacio del libro cuando ya hay un avance, ya que las páginas de práctica son pocas.
October 19, 2018
This is slightly less frustrating than those how to draw books from when I was a kid where it was like:
Step 1: draw a circle.
Step 2: draw 2 triangles.
Step 3: draw 2 small circles inside the bigger circle
Step 4: (some photo of a super detailed leopard that is in no way a logical progression from step 3)
Everything is in 4 steps and there are a few times where it's like "okay, that's a bit of a jump", but it's not totally impossible. Mine were far from good, but they at least somewhat resembled what was in the book. I didn't like the written instructions (they weren't helpful and sometimes counterproductive). I also wish that the leaves and wildflowers had some actual instructions instead of a page saying "here are some doodles of these. Your turn."
Step 1: draw a circle.
Step 2: draw 2 triangles.
Step 3: draw 2 small circles inside the bigger circle
Step 4: (some photo of a super detailed leopard that is in no way a logical progression from step 3)
Everything is in 4 steps and there are a few times where it's like "okay, that's a bit of a jump", but it's not totally impossible. Mine were far from good, but they at least somewhat resembled what was in the book. I didn't like the written instructions (they weren't helpful and sometimes counterproductive). I also wish that the leaves and wildflowers had some actual instructions instead of a page saying "here are some doodles of these. Your turn."
January 22, 2020
Criticisms: the written descriptions can be quite vague. The sections for "leaves" and "wildflowers" don't really have much detail at all.
What I liked about it: this book is great for beginners(because the author describes things using terms that anyone can understand and with a little practice you can absolutely nail the artwork). That being said, don't expect this to be too easy, it might still take a while to learn the techniques. Also, for more intermediate or advanced artists, don't be discouraged! This is a great way to learn a new art style and I think this book has something to offer for even seasoned artists.
What I liked about it: this book is great for beginners(because the author describes things using terms that anyone can understand and with a little practice you can absolutely nail the artwork). That being said, don't expect this to be too easy, it might still take a while to learn the techniques. Also, for more intermediate or advanced artists, don't be discouraged! This is a great way to learn a new art style and I think this book has something to offer for even seasoned artists.
December 23, 2023
This book does not teach you how to draw the typical botanical illustration such as is depicted on the cover. It shows you how to draw isolated parts such as a single leaf, or a single flower. Also, it suffers from the issue many how to draw books, suffer from which is that it shows a sequence of partially done drawings to show how but the jump between the second to last drawing and the last drawing is enormous.
July 25, 2018
Love this book! I am shocked that I was able to draw such flowers after following Alli Koch’s step by step directions! I would highly recommend purchasing a set of Micro pens in various sizes. There are directions for 19 different flowers, a variety of succulents, and greenery.
December 13, 2018
Alli is an amazing artist!
This is a wonderful book for all levels. Alli breaks down each flower to simple shapes and steps and makes it easy for anyone to learn. Also the book itself is aesthetically beautiful! I have my copy on my desk or side table all the time. Can't wait for the next one.
This is a wonderful book for all levels. Alli breaks down each flower to simple shapes and steps and makes it easy for anyone to learn. Also the book itself is aesthetically beautiful! I have my copy on my desk or side table all the time. Can't wait for the next one.
January 28, 2026
How To Draw Modern Florals: An Introduction To The Art of Flowers, Cacti, and More. Alli Koch, Paige Tate
Perfect! The whole design and layout of this book is just right to assist anybody in trying to draw flowers. I'm really happy with the results too. 5 stars
Perfect! The whole design and layout of this book is just right to assist anybody in trying to draw flowers. I'm really happy with the results too. 5 stars
March 4, 2018
a how to book that reminds you that basic shapes and shading are just that... BASIC. enjoyed the exercise
July 25, 2018
Instructional - Drawing.
August 12, 2019
I LOVED this book!!! The steps are super easy to follow so literally ANYBODY could draw a flower.
November 22, 2020
The creation of complex florals never seemed so accessible as it does with this book. I definitely recommend for someone looking to draw larger bouquets and blooms.
August 23, 2021
So beautiful!
June 10, 2023
I originally got this book from the library but I ended up loving it so much that I bought it! It's such an amazing book and helped me improve a lot! This is one of my FAVORITE drawing books!
May 15, 2019
The best floral step by step drawing book. I love love this book.
May 16, 2019
Love the easy to follow instructions for drawing flowers. Simplistic, soothing drawings.
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