Join artist Sarah Simblet on an inspirational journey of discovery as
she makes drawings of every type of plant.
From the tiniest mosses to exotic flowers and majestic trees, this book
shows how understanding botany will give your portraits of plants
vibrancy and life. In Botany for the Artist, Sarah Simblet takes you
on a personal tour of the kingdom of plants, encouraging you to observe
them more closely and draw them more accurately. Complemented by
beautiful photographs, Sarah's drawings reveal the structure of roots,
stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits as she explains how plants breathe,
feed, and produce fruits. If you have ever wondered how photosynthesis
works, why leaves change color in the autumn, or how seeds know when to
grow, Botany for the Artist has all the answers.
Step-by-step drawing classes and detailed pages from Sarah's sketchbooks
guide you through all the techniques that you need to draw plants
successfully. Masterclasses by famous artists - from Renaissance masters
to contemporary illustrators - showcase different approaches to
botanical illustration over the centuries. Botany for the Artist is a
visual feast, not just for anyone wishing to master drawing plants, but
for gardeners, photographers, and everyone who is passionate about
plants and how they are portrayed in art.