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The ultimate flower-arrangement reference book from New York's 'go-to' floral designers Putnam & Putnam – how to combine the extraordinary colors in nature to create stunning results

Cult floral designers Darroch and Michael Putnam's Flower Color Theory, the follow-up to their acclaimed globally bestselling debut Flower Color Guide, is the only guide that uses color theory as the starting point for floral design. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different shades and hues, all built around classic categories including analogous, complementary, monochrome, triadic, transitional, and accent colors. Flower Color Theory is both inspirational and a practical guide to creating lush, romantic, and effortlessly elegant creations of your own.



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"[Flower Color Theory] takes the art of floristry to a new level." - Forbes

"Famous florists Putnam & Putnam made us fall in love with cut flowers again. Their artistic arrangements are not at all simple to pull off, but the duo's first book, which features the best floral varieties in every color of the rainbow, is a good place to start!" - Architectural Digest Online

"When it comes to show-stopping floral design, Michael and Darroch Putnam have artistry down to a science." - DREW

"The couple behind Putnam & Putnam conjure fantastical floral creations that break the mold." - Galerie

"Whatever you grow in your own garden, you will not want to be without this book." - Garden Design Online

"This book is so gorgeous." - Reader's Digest

"Like a dreamier version of a standard color wheel, Darroch and Michael Putnam's latest book uses color theory as inspiration for flower arrangements." - The Knot

"An essential read for botanical enthusiasts of any skill level." - Town & Country

"Flower Color Theory comes as a follow-up to their must-have floral reference book, Flower Color Guide. Feast your eyes, get inspired, and take note of the color." - Harper's Bazaar

Flower Color Theory

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    A Paperback / softback by Darroch Putnam, Michael Putnam

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      Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 03/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9781838661571, 978-1838661571
      ISBN10: 1838661573

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The ultimate flower-arrangement reference book from New York's 'go-to' floral designers Putnam & Putnam – how to combine the extraordinary colors in nature to create stunning results

      Cult floral designers Darroch and Michael Putnam's Flower Color Theory, the follow-up to their acclaimed globally bestselling debut Flower Color Guide, is the only guide that uses color theory as the starting point for floral design. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different shades and hues, all built around classic categories including analogous, complementary, monochrome, triadic, transitional, and accent colors. Flower Color Theory is both inspirational and a practical guide to creating lush, romantic, and effortlessly elegant creations of your own.



      Trade Review

      "[Flower Color Theory] takes the art of floristry to a new level." - Forbes

      "Famous florists Putnam & Putnam made us fall in love with cut flowers again. Their artistic arrangements are not at all simple to pull off, but the duo's first book, which features the best floral varieties in every color of the rainbow, is a good place to start!" - Architectural Digest Online

      "When it comes to show-stopping floral design, Michael and Darroch Putnam have artistry down to a science." - DREW

      "The couple behind Putnam & Putnam conjure fantastical floral creations that break the mold." - Galerie

      "Whatever you grow in your own garden, you will not want to be without this book." - Garden Design Online

      "This book is so gorgeous." - Reader's Digest

      "Like a dreamier version of a standard color wheel, Darroch and Michael Putnam's latest book uses color theory as inspiration for flower arrangements." - The Knot

      "An essential read for botanical enthusiasts of any skill level." - Town & Country

      "Flower Color Theory comes as a follow-up to their must-have floral reference book, Flower Color Guide. Feast your eyes, get inspired, and take note of the color." - Harper's Bazaar

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