Thanks, Ms. Dewberry!Donna Dewberry Onestroke Painting Course this is an excellent book for absolute beginners. There are photographs of brush strokes, excellent instructions and worksheets for practicing strokes. Some of the patterns need to be enlarged. There are several projects for different surfaces including wall murals, fabric painting, benches, signs, stepping stones,pots and vases. Tons of ideas and a variety of flowers in this easy to learn technique.