This book is for the beginning and advanced painter alike. Here is a wealth of painting knowledge and an introduction to the time-honored techniques of porcelain painting, the necessary tools and the designs. The central focus of the book is the classic flower painting, but it also presents modern Art Deco designs. Numerous step-by-step instructions and color photographs make this an ideal book for the amateur and professional painters. The patterns are easily transferred to the porcelain objects they wish to paint.