This beautiful book surveys the evolution of botanical illustration from the crude scratchings of paleolithic man down to the highly scientific work of the 20th-century. 186 magnificent examples, over 30 in full color.
Botanical Illustration from Life
A practical introduction to botanical illustration covers a range of key aspects, from exotic and garden flowers and plants to fruits and vegetables, sharing step-by-step demonstrations by leading artists and teachers.
Take a sketch and transform it into fine art! The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration is a guide for contemporary artists aspiring to master shape, color, and texture and render beautiful, realistic, and vibrant botanical artwork.
Kew Book of Botanical Illustration
This book builds on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging from Elizabeth Blackwell, whose drawings helped to release her husband from debtors' prison, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter.
Birch Bark; watercolor on vellum. Crepe Myrtle Bark; watercolor on paper. The bark on these two trees, crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and birch (Betula alleghaniensis), are good examples of differing textures and how they are ...
A fascinating survey of the time-honoured craft of botanical illustration, this volume traces the history of botanical art from the times of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
"Botanical Inspiration is a timeless collection of artwork and illustrations that feature flora and its many facets through a variety of visual concepts, styles, and techniques."--
This charmingly illustrated book is an ideal guide to the art of botanical drawing and painting.You should never hesitate to pull a flower apart to understand how it fits together, to turn the subject round until you are satisfied with its ...
This book is a source of inspiration as well as a definitive guide, and the contents include: introduction to botany and a comprehensive botanical glossary; a case study demonstrating each stage of a worked example, including the selection ...