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Indepth and illustrated in full color, it offers comprehensive information on the principles and mechanics of flower arranging, basic flower anatomy, and arrangement styles for all occasions. Flower series by andy warhol guy hepner art gallery. Art is the flower, life is the green leafcharles rennie mackinto. In this video i show you how to fold flowers and leaves to decorate book folding books with. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here.
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