The Art of Botanical Painting - Hardcover

Stevens, Margaret

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9780007169887: The Art of Botanical Painting

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007169884 ISBN 13: 9780007169887

Publisher: Collins, 2004

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This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society.

Botanical illustration has been a popular art form for many centuries, with its appealing traditions of detail and beauty. This beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of the subject and is an essential book for all serious students of botanical painting.

The book includes useful information about materials, basic plant anatomy, flower and leaf shapes, and then explores the techniques for drawing and coloured pencil work, as well as painting with watercolour and gouache. Subjects include exotic and common plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables, as well as flowers in the garden. Packed with step-by-step demonstrations and stunning illustrations, this is an inspiring, practical guide, as well as a visual treat.

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Synopsis:

The first definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring step-by-step work by members of the Society. This beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects -- from plants and flowers to fruit, vegetables and gardens as a whole. Botanical illustration has been a popular art form for many centuries, with its appealing traditions of detail and beauty. Reflecting continued interest in the subject, The Society of Botanical Artists has, for the first time, decided to put together a practical teaching guide to the art. The Society's membership includes only the most highly-esteemed artists in the field, many of whom regularly teach, and this book reflects that depth of expertise. Packed with demonstrations, step-by-step exercises and stunning illustrations, this is an inspiring, practical guide, as well as a visual treat.

Contents include: * Materials * Practical botany * Techniques for drawing, coloured pencils, watercolour painting and gouache * Painting greens & leaf library * Flower library * Composition * Working in the field * Fruit & vegetables * Working with photographs * Flowers in the garden * Botanical illustration * Presentation and framing * Exhibitions -- advice on showing

About the Author:

Margaret Stevens is President of The Society of Botanical Artists, which was founded in 1985 to bring together artists of repute in this field. Members include winners of prestigious awards, including the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold and Silver-Gilt medals, and their work is held in collections worldwide. Margaret has written and co-ordinated two Collins books and is an expert and teacher of the subject.

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