★ Create Adorable Flowers Even with Zero Experience: Minimalist instructions paired with intuitive spread layouts allow even complete beginners to effortlessly paint 40 different types of charming flowers.
★ From Bud to Full Bloom: Features 40 common flowers, including roses and sunflowers, demonstrating painting techniques for every growth stage — master floral watercolor skills in one go.
★ Portable Art Therapy Guide: Compact size and refreshingly soothing art style make this the perfect stress-relieving companion. No complex tools needed — start your relaxing painting journey anytime, anywhere. Ideal for art lovers of all ages.

This series includes 4 titles:
"Painting Leaves"
"Painting Flowers"
"Painting Fruits"
"Painting Seeds"

This book is about watercolor techniques for flowers, selecting 40 unique floral varieties. Each case study spans a spread: step-by-step demonstrations on the left face finished artworks on the right.

With simplified 2-3 step processes and minimal text, even complete beginners can easily follow along. After mastering the basics, learners can advance to recreating the more detailed final compositions.

Jie Ji
Pseudonym of Liu Xin, acclaimed illustrator and former university art instructor (2010-2016). Since 2015, he has specialized in botanical documentation, blending Western scientific illustration precision with Eastern ink-wash literati aesthetics. His signature "Five-Step Method" reflects classical Chinese poetry sensibilities, often applied to everyday objects.
Notable achievements:
"Flower Map" (2016) – Finalist, Frankfurt Global Illustration Exhibition
"Border Town illustrations" – Finalist, China's First Watercolor Illustration Exhibition
Published works include: "Illustrating Flora from the Book of Songs", "Illustrating Birds from the Verses of Chu", "Illustrating Blossoms from Tang Poetry", "Watercolor Notes" – multiple bestsellers with international rights sold.

Shepherd's Purse
Rape Flower
Osmanthus
Lilac
Ixora (Jungle Flame)
Forget-Me-Not
Hyacinth
Tulip
Datura
Rain Lily
Plumbago
Cyclamen
Peach Blossom
Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid)
Wood Sorrel
Honeysuckle
Chamomile
Crown Daisy
Jasmine
Radish Flower
Wintersweet
Chinese Viburnum
Michelia
February Orchid
Orchid
Silk Tree Flower
Lily
Blackberry Lily
Tiger Lily
Red Spider Lily
Agapanthus
Chrysanthemum
Carnation
Wisteria
Bird of Paradise
Alstroemeria
Dandelion
Iris
Kerria
Peony