The Art of Botanical Drawing

An Introductory Guide
by Agathe Ravet-Haevermans

As an introduction, The Art of Botanical Drawing is unique in its emphasis on this medium as a way of capturing the essence and allure of plants. With a few basic elements it teaches not just the foundations of drawing and watercolor, but a structure from which a more complex and individual technique can be developed.

Its opening chapters are succinct on the history, materials, and theory of botanical illustration, and there are solid sections on sketching, drawing, and coloring. Tips and tricks are sprinkled throughout, botanical terms are not just explained but also illustrated, and always there is an emphasis on the importance of observing, the art which ultimately defines the artist.

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