The Art of Botanical Painting

This is a very nice book, made with lavish attention to detail . Even the smallest illustration on these pages is a work of art , one would love to frame nearly every page of it . Not only that , but they are nearly all done by a different artist , so you get an oversight of all the best botanical artists around and their particular styles . I'm now a fan of Sally Keir's work in gouache . A joy to look at her work , it's a play with light . I wish the book was thicker , specially the section of drawing with colored pencils , but I'm very pleased with what I got . It is a very complete book on drawing plants , with detailed instructions on how to draw in pencil , then pencil and ink , colored pencil , gouache , watercolors , every style and technique possible are mentioned and shown . Flowers , with a detailed chart of how they flower , leaves , also with a chart of how the different leaves look like , fruit , vegetables and mushrooms ...all you can desire to draw or paint .

I liked the easy to follow instructions.

If you want to know about botanical painting, you will find it in this beautiful book. It is well laid out and an excellent teaching tool. It will enable you to do things you can only imagine. And in a very pleasing way. Great enjoyment can be had by just looking through this book even if you do not wish to become an artist.

This book shows the work of several botanical artists. It is enjoyable to look through but for anyone wanting a step by step, this isn't one. There are the usual sections on materials and color mixing but the information on the work is mostly about what colors are used. Still, I am pleased I have the book.

Beautifully presented book with wonderful examples and very clear instructions for exercises in technique. I was also very impressed with the prompt delivery. Thankyou

This is a beautifully illustrated and informative book. I bought it as a relative beginner and it serves my purpose exceedingly well with detailed instructions and illustrations. I took it to our Botannical Art Society meeting and it was instantly recognised and admired.

Very good quality for "good". Met my expectations and arrived on time!

this exquisite book was a gift to an artist friend of mine. He showed me his new example of botanical painting, utilizing the techniques learned from the book. We are both thrilled with the results!

Breathtaking! I cannot say enough good about this book. It is a jewel, as a reference, as a guide, and just as a beautiful thing to look upon. The illustration are exquisite. A thrill to own.

This book is not only a visual delight, but it is also full of informative text and tutorials. Recommended to any botanical art lover for the visual appeal and to the artist with limited or some experience in botanical painting.

I can't say enough good things about this book! A must have for any flower painter. It gives you a better understanding of the parts of flowers and how to create beautiful compositions.

Brilliant Book. Fast delivery by Amazon

really love it