A practical introduction to botanical illustration covers a range of key aspects, from exotic and garden flowers and plants to fruits and vegetables, sharing step-by-step demonstrations by leading artists and teachers.

The Art of Botanical Painting

Arts & Photography

Stevens, Margaret

Society of Botanical Artists

Painting

Smithsonian

From the creators of The Art of Botanical Painting, here is the essential guide to achieving perfect color in your paintings
The Botanical Palette, published in association with the Society of Botanical Artists, is the first instructional guide to focus entirely on the art of color in botanical painting. Each chapter in the book looks at a specific color, providing expert advice on how to achieve the right color in both painting and colored pencil work. The detailed step-by-step demonstrations reveal exactly how each flower painting is built up, from the initial stages to the finished illustration. The Botanical Palette also includes special project features in several of the demonstrations. Each project offers a simplified drawing of the finished work that students can trace and use as the basis for their own painting. By using this basic model, they will be able to focus more closely on achieving accurate color portrayal.In addition to beautiful botanical paintings throughout, a superb gallery of paintings by members of the Society completes the book and provides additional inspiration. Featured artists include: Valerie Baines, Susan Christopher-Coulson, Brigette Daniel, Paul Fennell, Susan Hillier, Jennifer Jenkins, Barbara McGirr, Vicky Mappin, Susan Martin, Kay Rees-Davies, Margaret Stevens, Ann Swan, Sandra Wall Armitage, Brenda Watts, and Janet Wood.

The Botanical Palette: Color for the Botanical Painter

Graphic Design

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.

Botanical Painting

Batsford

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