Botanical Drawing using Graphite and Coloured Pencils (Paperback)

Drawing with graphite and coloured pencils enables the artist to capture every detail of a plant, and to enjoy, study and celebrate their wonderful forms. Whether the illustration is a striking monotone or vibrant with colour, pencils give you absolute precision. The book, written and illustrated by an award-winning botanical artist, introduces and explains the drawing skills behind the art. Each chapter concentrates on a different aspect of the plant, working upwards from the root system to include the stem, leaves, flowers and fruit. Fungi have also been included due to their close association with plants. Topics covered include: techniques on using graphite and coloured pencils; practical help on lighting, posture and keeping plants fresh; instruction on composition, colour charts and mixing; advice on portraying texture and hairs, and achieving bloom on fruit and finally, simple explanations of botany to aid the artist's understanding. With tips and advice throughout, the techniques are supported by step-by-step projects, clear exercises and over 300 colour illustrations.

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Sue Vize
Dimensions:	280 x 220 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-78500-159-8
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes > Botanical art
LSN:	1-78500-159-0
Barcode:	9781785001598

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