Greek in origin, the word "iris" means "rainbow" or "colourful" and Julie King's beautiful paintings reflect that very quality. Her five full demonstrations, with the usual pre-printed tracings, also bring out the subtleties of tone and shading that characterise these popular garden flowers. To concentrate on a single variety might seem a little specialised, but it also has the advantage that you don't have to consider greater complexities of structure, an invaluable aid if you're trying to get to grips with flower painting for the first time. This tried and tested series has proved its worth many times over and this volume is a welcome addition. Book: Search Press. 72 pages. Paperback. Colour throughout