Petite in size but packed with inspiration, Just Draw Botanicals
presents 90 beautiful, contemporary botanical artworks in a range of
media and styles.
Each spread includes a stunning work of art paired with a discussion
of the artist's approach to creating it, including the techniques
employed. At the bottom of the page, find tips on the tools, materials
and methods used to make the piece.
A hyper-realistic blackberry, a watercolour sketch of a bunch of
mint in a glass, a detailed scratchboard study of three pussy willow
twigs, a tribal-style pattern inspired by different leaf shapes, an
abstract image-transfer print of a milkweed plant... the techniques
and subjects covered are diverse. With these and more artworks - created
in a variety of media, including watercolour, coloured pencils, oil, pen
and ink, mixed media and pencil - explore:
- Shape, form and light
- Harmonious colours
- Contrasting elements
- Fine detail
- Capturing movement
- Cropped compositions
- Using negative space
- Anatomical accuracy
A visual index is included at the front of the book so you can
easily skip to a style or colour palette that interests you. At the back
of the book, find an overview of materials and tips for using them;
a list of further resources, including books and websites; and two
additional indexes, one by artist name and the other by subject.
Whether you are an artist looking for fresh ideas for creating
botanical art or simply enjoy looking at nature-inspired images,
this portable volume is a rich resource.
