Botanical Painting [Hardcover]

Written by world experts, this invaluable and inspirational guide is a must-have addition to the library of botanical painters.
 
Harnessing the talent of Members and Distance Learning Diploma Course students around the world, the esteemed Society of Botanical Artists provides a comprehensive guide to the different styles and methods of botanical painting. Packed with step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated throughout, it explores more advanced skills and materials for developing expertise, including drawing with graphite, metal point, and colored pencil, and body and watercolor in plant portraiture. There are even historical techniques for painting on vellum and using egg tempera, as well as a gallery of paintings that provides a guided walk around an SBA exhibition.

Written by world experts, this comprehensive guide from the Society of Botanical Artists surveys the different styles and methods of botanical painting. It explores more advanced skills and materials, including drawing with graphite, metal point, and colored pencil, as well as body and watercolor in plant portraiture. There are even historical techniques for painting on vellum and using egg tempera, plus a gallery of paintings for inspiration.

Margaret Stevens is a Founder Member and Past President of the Society of Botanical Artists. She is author of several books on botanical painting, includingThe Art of Botanical Painting(HarperCollins) andThe Botanical Sketchbook(Batsford). Margaret is a Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medalist.