With each project celebrating the basic assemblage of plants--the stem, the petal, the filament, and more--watercolorists and horticulturalists alike will enjoy this resource. Long the skill of choice among field botanists, botanical portraiture emphasizes the specimen against a white background, removed from the distractions of its environment, and presents the structure and elegance of each flower in beautiful detail. Artists are provided with five step-by-step projects, each accompanied by a tracing paper that removes the often daunting drawing and layout process. By keeping the focus on improving brush technique, capturing the subject, and selecting and blending true-to-life colors, painting flowers in watercolor has never been easier or more fun. An informative video of Terry Harrison demonstrating the concept behind the Ready to Paint Series can be found here:http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=MKBm1Ki7q6M.