Includes bibliographical references and index.

Renowned artist Donna Dewberry's one-stroke technique is perfect for beginners, yet versatile enough that even expert decorative painters can utilize its speed and simplicity.

In this new guide, 12 dazzling, step-by-step projects show artists how to shade, highlight and blend with just one simple stroke. Also included are fundamental techniques for rendering one-stroke petals, leaves, flower centers, vines, grass, ribbons and more.

16 easy-to-master strokes are featured, enabling artists to paint ever design in the book, and once artists complete these projects, they can apply Dewberry's techniques to decorating walls, furniture, frames and more.