Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plants
by Bente Starcke King

Acclaimed botanical artist Bente Starcke King. who was an instructor here at The New York Botanical Garden for many years, has put together one of the best and most practical manuals of botanical illustration. Covering a very wide range of media—not just watercolor but pencil, pen and ink, and ink wash as well—she takes you step by step through proven techniques for capturing irises, tulips, rose hips, Echinacea, and many other botanical subjects. King also covers such practical topics as cleaning, along with signing and framing your artwork, and includes interesting stories and facts about the flowers and plants presented.

 

The book has a unique format, with a spiral-bound spine that allows the book to lie open while you are executing the techniques. Makes us wonder why more instructional texts, and cookbooks, aren't done like that.