Botany For The Artist

Author : Sarah Simblet
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780756672348

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Botany for the Artist by Sarah Simblet Pdf

Join artist Sarah Simblet on an inspirational journey of discovery as she teaches you how to draw 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. She shows how to begin with simple shapes, outline the composition, blend colors, and add highlights and other finishing touches. Complemented by beautiful photographs, Sarah's drawings reveal the structure of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. 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.

Author : Sarah Simblet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Botanical illustration
ISBN : 0241426421

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Botany for the Artist by Sarah Simblet Pdf

In Botany for the Artist Sarah Simblet makes drawings of every type of plant, from the tiniest mosses to sumptuous flowers and trees, and shows how understnding botany helps you to create vibrant, realistic drawings. Complemented by beautiful photographic plant portraits, Sarah's exquisite drawings illustrate the structure of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Drawing classes and studies guide you through the skills needed to capture plants succesfully and vivid examples of work - from Renaissance masters to contemporary illustrators - reveal how botanical artists have portrayed plants over the centuries. A visually stunning guide, Botany for the Artist is not only for anyone wishing to master the art of drawing plants, but for all those passionate about plants and how they are portrayed in art.

Author : Mary Ann Scott,Margaret Stevens
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781849943024

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Botanical Sketchbook by Mary Ann Scott,Margaret Stevens Pdf

This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist.

Author : Lizabeth Leech
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Botanical illustration
ISBN : 1847972780

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Botany for Artists by Lizabeth Leech Pdf

Botany for Artists is an accessible introduction to the world of plant science. It is aimed at anyone who is interested in plants and flowers, especially those who wish to draw or paint them without sacrificing technical accuracy to aesthetic quality.

Author : Shirley Sherwood,Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 0297822705

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Contemporary Botanical Artists by Shirley Sherwood,Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Pdf

Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.

Author : Julia Trickey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Botanical illustration
ISBN : 1909747459

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Botanical Artistry by Julia Trickey Pdf

Author : Thomas J. Elpel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1892784157

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Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel Pdf

Explains the patterns method of plant identification, describing seven key patterns for recognizing more than 45,000 species of plants, and includes an illustrated reference guide to plant families.

Author : Anne Bebbington
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781847977595

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Understanding the Flowering Plants by Anne Bebbington Pdf

To study a plant in detail is to make a fascinating journey of discovery. Even plants we think we know well will often surprise us as we look at the intricacy of their structure and how they are put together. This fascinating guide explains what flowering plants are and their relationship to other groups of plants. With drawings, paintings and photographs throughout, it advises on how to carry out a botanical study and will prove essential reading for botanical artists, photographers and all those wishing to gain a greater understanding of flowering plants. Contents include: practical advice on techniques, tools and other equipment used in botanical work; the structure and function of the main parts of the flowering plant, highlighting features that are important in illustration for botanical purposes; suggestions for projects, which can be used to assess your understanding or stimulate the start of a new project. Superbly illustrated with 366 colour images.

Author : Mindy Lighthipe
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781633225749

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The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration by Mindy Lighthipe Pdf

Draw and paint beautiful, vibrant, and realistic birds and botanicals with The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration. 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. Author Mindy Lighthipe, an expert botanical artist, educates you about the tools and materials traditionally used in botanical illustration, including pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache, and pastels. This thorough yet easily digestible guide includes overviews of key illustration techniques and basic color theory and mixing, and it's loaded with exercises designed to help you learn to see shape, value, and form. By learning tounderstand plant life and anatomy, you can craft elegant flowers, leaves, trees, and much more in no time! To bring it all together, The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration includes step-by-step demonstrations to follow along with as you practice taking sketches and transforming them into fully rendered, colorful pieces of fine art.

Author : Jackie Isard
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781785008290

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Watercolour Mixing Techniques for Botanical Artists by Jackie Isard Pdf

Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance, and colour and fine detailing.

Author : Leigh Ann Gale
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781785004285

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Botanical Illustration by Leigh Ann Gale Pdf

Botanical Illustration - the complete guide explains the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing and attention to detail. Leigh Ann Gale is a leading botanical artist and tutor, and she generously demonstrates her approach in this book. Her worked example of fuchsia magellanica clearly shows the varied stages of an illustration. Along with step-by-step instructions to a range of subjects, this book is beautifully illustrated with over 350 images, diagrams and paintings of her and her students' work. 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 and preparation of a subject, observational drawings, composition skills and painting processes; step-by-step instruction covering many subjects, from creating shine on leaves and berries, to painting white flowers and depicting hairs on leaves and stems; a guide to colour theory and how to mix colours accurately to match your specimens and make the most of your watercolour palette; and ideas on how to continue, and develop your own style of botanical illustration. This book will be of great interest to all botanical artists, natural history artists, watercolourists, gardeners and natural historians and is lavishly illustrated with 391 colour images.

Author : Wendy Hollender
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781984856722

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The Joy of Botanical Drawing by Wendy Hollender Pdf

A gorgeous, easy-to-follow, and inspiring guide to stunningly realistic botanical drawing that covers everything you need to draw our natural world. Achieve amazingly realistic and vibrant botanical illustrations, from flowers so dazzling you feel as if you might be able to smell them, to tomatoes that look as if they've just been picked from the garden. Wendy Hollender is known for her vivid, detailed, and inspiring illustrations and in The Joy of Botanical Drawing, she helps you take your art to the next level by sharing her perfected techniques through short lessons that start simple, then build on the basics with easy-to-use and clear step-by-step illustrations. Using colored pencils and watercolor pencils, Hollender shows you how to accomplish scientifically accurate botanical portraits of a spiraling pine cone, a spiky chestnut, a fuchsia-tined radish, a graceful morning glory, and many more. From colorful leaves to delicate petals to textured bark and slender stems, The Joy of Botanical Drawing will give you the skills to complete lifelike drawings while also enjoying nature and the mindfulness of a regular drawing practice.

Author : Isik Guner
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781800930537

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Botanical Illustration from Life by Isik Guner Pdf

Author : American Society of Botanical Artists,Carol Woodin,Robin A. Jess
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781604697902

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Botanical Art Techniques by American Society of Botanical Artists,Carol Woodin,Robin A. Jess Pdf

Botanical Art Techniques is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, this essential reference features how-to tutorials for all the major techniques, moving from basic to intermediate to advanced, so the reader can build on their skills as they progress. Media covered in detail include graphite, pen and ink, watercolor on paper and vellum, and colored pencil, with further tutorials on egg tempera oil, acrylic, gouache, silverpoint, etching, and more. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with 900 photographs, Botanical Art Techniques is a must-have for creative people everywhere.

Author : Victionary
Publisher : Viction:ary
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Design
ISBN : 9887903493

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Botanical Inspiration by Victionary Pdf

"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."--