Stevens Margaret - Botanical Painting With The Society Of Botanical Artists Comprehensive Techniques Step - By - Steps And Gallery - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: An illustrated comprehensive guide to botanical painting written by the Society of Botanical Artists. In this new book the Society of Botanical Artists provides a comprehensive guide to the different styles and methods of botanical painting harvesting the talent of both Members and Distance Learning Diploma Course students around the world past and present. Botanical Painting features techniques and materials for all levels and demonstrates how these skills can be used to develop your own expertise. There are chapters on drawing with graphite and metal point coloured pencil body and watercolour in plant portraiture and illustration as well as The Mixed Bunch'. The inclusion of the historic methods used for egg tempera and metal point as well as the technique required for working on vellum makes this a valuable source of advice on subjects not readily available elsewhere. An inspirational gallery of paintings at the end of the book provides a guided walk around an SB a exhibition. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with comprehensive critiques on the artworks and step - by - step demonstrations. It will be an invaluable and inspirational addition to the library of the more experienced botanical painter.
Title: Botanical Painting With The Society Of Botanical Artists Comprehensive Techniques Step - By - Steps And Gallery
Author(s): Stevens Margaret
Publisher: Batsford Ltd
Barcode: 9781849944526
Pages: 160 Pages
Publication Date: 8/2/2018
Category: “Painting & Art Manuals” For Hobbyist And “How-To” Manuals)