Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this
delightful botanical drawing book, inspired by the extensive archives
held at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
This practical guide makes use of botanical illustrations by such
masters as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Georg Ehret and W H Fitch among many
others to explore techniques and how to illustrate the various
components of plants accurately.
Inside you will find:
- A guide to the tools and materials you will need
- Step-by-step projects based on famous artworks, plus advice on how to
create your own unique illustrations
- Guidance on the techniques of drawing, composition and perspective
- Explanations on using different media, especially the most commonly
used medium of watercolor
Learn from the masters of the craft to produce delicate botanical
artwork, based on the beautiful flora that grows around us.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of
botanical-themed art, crafts and activity books, including origami,
dot-to-dots and color-by-numbers.