Flower Artists Of Kew

Author : William Thomas Stearn
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Botanical artists
ISBN : CORNELL:31924052107442

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Flower Artists of Kew by William Thomas Stearn Pdf

Today's botanical artists continue a long tradition of excellence going back over many centuries. The best of their work is of great accuracy and beauty and comparable with that of the more celebrated artists of the past. This book presents a selection of botanical paintings by 19 contemporary artists who have worked at Kew. The plants depicted range from familiar wild flowers to exotic orchids and the paintings include single specimens, groups of plants and detailed analytical studies. Mary Grierson, one of the world's leading botanical painters, advised on the selection of the illustrations. Each plate is accompanied by a description of the plant and the task it presented to the artist, by the eminent botanical scholar Dr William T.Stearn, who has also contributed an introduction to the work of present-day artists and its relation to those of earlier periods. There is also a short biography of each of the artists represented.

Author : Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781264119

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Kew Book of Botanical Illustration by Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Pdf

Author : Cassie Brown
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781781265031

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Kew Book of Sugar Flowers by Cassie Brown Pdf

In the Kew Book of Sugar Flowers, sugarcraft specialist Cassie Brown teaches you how to craft stunning, authentic-looking flowers and foliage using flower paste (gum paste). Learn how to create beautiful bouquets and stunning sprays, from the early stages of germinating your ideas - taking inspiration from nature and making moulds from real flowers and leaves - to creating floral cake decorations with an exotic or wild flower theme for a special occasion. Through clear and concise step-by-step instructions, Cassie explains every facet of crafting sugar flowers, from gaining an appreciation of the flower itself, to preparing the flower paste and colouring it to wiring the flowers into an attractive and realistic bouquet. There is a veritable garden of delights to choose from, from ornate orchids to delicate daisies. The method for crafting each individual flower is demonstrated in stunning detail beginning with an 'exploded flower' photograph that illustrates each of the individual components and working through the techniques and tricks that Cassie herself applies to create her stunning floral displays. The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers is the perfect book for the established sugarcrafter looking to develop their skills and take their cake-decorating capabilities to the next level. Readers with a particular interest in flowers and plants will also love this book for its painstaking recreation of flora in flower paste (gum paste), and the book is endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew giving extra credibility to the stunning realism of the flowers that Cassie Brown has recreated. Foreword by Eddie Spence M.B.E. Eddie Spence MBE has enjoyed an illustrious career in confectionery and cake design and his superior skills have earned him the opportunity to decorate many cakes for the royal family, including Her Majesty the Queen herself.

Author : Burr
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781781265628

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Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers (Hardback Library edition) by Burr Pdf

Author : Shirley Sherwood
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : ART
ISBN : 1842466933

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The Shirley Sherwood Collection by Shirley Sherwood Pdf

This book is a celebration of the Shirley Sherwood Collection of contemporary botanical art, made over a period of 30 years by Dr Shirley Sherwood and considered the most important private collection of its kind in the world. In 2018 the 1000th painting was added to the collection, a pocket handkerchief by Coral Guest.

Author : Trevor Waugh
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781782216568

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The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour by Trevor Waugh Pdf

Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh. The rose has a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of roses in watercolour; and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author's own extensive collection of inspiring rose paintings. Guided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with approachable exercises that explain the essential watercolour techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly, in order to reproduce the purity, variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers in sumptuous watercolour. This information leads into how to gather reference and compose your own paintings; which is then demonstrations through inspiring step-by-step projects.

Author : Shirley Sherwood,Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 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 : Martyn Rix
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226119847

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The Golden Age of Botanical Art by Martyn Rix Pdf

The seventeenth century heralded a golden age of exploration, as intrepid travelers sailed around the world to gain firsthand knowledge of previously unknown continents. These explorers also collected the world’s most beautiful flora, and often their findings were recorded for posterity by talented professional artists. The Golden Age of Botanical Art tells the story of these exciting plant-hunting journeys and marries it with full-color reproductions of the stunning artwork they produced. Covering work through the nineteenth century, this lavishly illustrated book offers readers a look at 250 rare or unpublished images by some of the world’s most important botanical artists. Truly global in its scope, The Golden Age of Botanical Art features work by artists from Europe, China, and India, recording plants from places as disparate as Africa and South America. Martyn Rix has compiled the stories and art not only of well-known figures—such as Leonardo da Vinci and the artists of Empress Josephine Bonaparte—but also of those adventurous botanists and painters whose names and work have been forgotten. A celebration of both extraordinarily beautiful plant life and the globe-trotting men and women who found and recorded it, The Golden Age of Botanical Art will enchant gardeners and art lovers alike.

Author : Richard Mabey
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0689120168

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The Flowers of Kew by Richard Mabey Pdf

Author : The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publisher : Royal Botanic Kew Gardens Arts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1838576045

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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Wonderful Flowers Color-By-Numbers by The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Pdf

From vibrant orchids to prickly cacti, this color-by-numbers compendium contains over 40 elegant flower designs to complete. This collection is produced in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, one of the most prestigious botanical gardens in the world. It holds extensive archives of botanical art, many of which first appeared in Curtis's Botanical Magazine. These original watercolor designs are featured inside this book, alongside the plants' Latin names. This book also includes a handy color-key on the back-flap, meaning you can flip it out next to your page for easy coloring reference. You can then tone and shade each design with ease and enjoyment and create beautiful botanic masterpieces.

Author : Shirley Sherwood,Martyn Rix
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 1842466631

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Treasures of Botanical Art by Shirley Sherwood,Martyn Rix Pdf

"Reveals the history of botanical painting, its beauty and science, with works from two renowned collections and over one hundred significant artists, dating from the late 1400s through to today. Paintings featured from the Kew collection include works by well-known artists the Bauer brothers, Redoute, Ehret, Fitch, Lilian Snelling and Margaret Mee as well as many lesser known artists. Contemporary works are featured from the Sherwood collection by a host of international artists. Over 200 stunning botanical paintings are showcased in this gift book, accompanied with informative text on the origins, history and relevance of botanical art, as well as information on the plants themselves. Biographies of over 120 artists are provided at the end of the book, revealing the historical and international background of this genre."--

Author : Cawson
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781265758

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Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour by Cawson Pdf

Author : Celia Fisher
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 0711233616

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Flower by Celia Fisher Pdf

This is a book about flowers and about painters. The author has chosen forty of her favourite flower paintings and as she is both expert gardener and art historian, she has all manner of fascinating things to say about the flowers, the artists and the contexts of the paintings. Manet's Still Life with Rose and Brioche may still hold secrets but it certainly records the arrival of the new hybrid tea rose in all its perfection. Vanessa Bell's Red Hot Pokers and Artichoke came in the wake of Roger Fry's Post-Impressionist exhibitions in London and at a time when Bell had found refuge and creative energy with Duncan Grant at Charleston. The paintings are not always the most obvious - Van Gogh is here represented by a ravishing branch of almond blossom. But Monet has his waterlilies and Rennie Mackintosh his delicate fritillaries and there is a feast of glorious Dutch bouquets. There is old and new, known and unknown in this wonderful collection. Each painting has been chosen both to delight the eye and to offer a source of lively stories and intriguing facts.

Author : David Woodroffe
Publisher : Royal Botanic Kew Gardens Arts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1788887727

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The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Large Print Flowers Dot-To-Dot Book by David Woodroffe Pdf

Nothing puts a smile on people's faces like flowers. In this compendium, featuring more than 80 dot-to-dot puzzles, nature's greatest creations come to life: from elegant roses and peonies to striking succulents and delicate chrysanthemums. If you like flowers and you enjoy the calming qualities of completing dot-to-dot puzzles, then this is the book for you! By joining the dots in this fantastic collection, you will recreate a host of gorgeous plants. Includes color plates at the end of the book, offering readers the chance to color in their completed puzzles in as accurate a way as possible. The archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, hold works by some of the greatest botanical artists of all time, including Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Georg Ehret, and Abraham Wendel. Each puzzle in this book is based on these exceptional artworks. Following in the footsteps of the highly successful series of colouring books that Arcturus has produced in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew comes this delightful book of dot-to-dot puzzles. Based on the original artworks that appeared in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, the oldest of its kind in the world, puzzle enthusiasts can indulge their passion for joining up the dots and then colour in the plants and flowers that they create. With more than 85 puzzles to choose from, hours of pleasure await. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and color-by-numbers.

Author : Martyn Rix
Publisher : Roli Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Botanical illustration
ISBN : 8195256651

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Indian Botanical Art by Martyn Rix Pdf

This book brings together striking botanical art of Indian origin spanning a period of 300 years, focussing on the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawn mostly from original works held in the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, some of the paintings have never been published before. They showcase the richness and variety of art commissioned from talented, mostly unknown, Indian artists who made a substantial contribution to the documentation of the flora of the Indian subcontinent. A foreword written by Sita Reddy places the collections in contemporary context. The book concludes with works from a new generation of botanical artists in India, who excite interest today.