Pass Me Another Plate

VG+. 1st. 29cm By 23.5cm. In her introduction the author/artist says her book is designed to introduce the art of china painting in three segments --- beginner, intermediate and advanced students. She does this from a basis of teaching students in the art and conducting seminars as well as from her own practical experience. Her sub-title sums the book up:" A 'How-To Book of the China Painting Art." 200 pages including index, her fabulous colour paintings throughout, complemented by b/w illustrations. Instructional text accompanies illustrations which include flowers, berries, fruit, buildings, birds, landscapes and other decorative images, Heavy card covers enclose a spiral bound textblock with soft covers, each cover depicts a "work bench" b/w painting of the author by Mark Clapham, black front, spine titles. Condition of both covers, text block excellent.