Botanical Sketchbook : Drawing, Painting and Illustration for Botanical Artists by Margaret Stevens and Mary Ann Scott (2015, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-101849941513
ISBN-139781849941518
eBay Product ID (ePID)203519891

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Book TitleBotanical Sketchbook : Drawing, Painting and Illustration for Botanical Artists
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorMargaret Stevens, Mary Ann Scott
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight19.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in

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SynopsisA beautiful facsimile botanical sketchbook for all lovers of the art. this is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. this book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. the book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist., Inspirational and instructive, this mix of storytelling and beautiful images charts one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist. Both a showcase for Mary Ann's sketchbooks and paintings, and a record of her achievements, Botanical Sketchbook is packed with advice for aspiring professionals. Along with firsthand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced along the way, it includes work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Margaret Stevens, President of the Society of Botanical Artists, adds her insightful comments on each piece., A practical masterclass showing one woman's progression from modest flower painter to botanical artist of distinction. Full of practical hints, tips and colour swatches for aspiring flower painters.
LC Classification NumberNC815

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