Offers an introduction to the marrying of art and science in the aesthetic and accurate portrayal of plant material. This book deals with the practical art and the related botany of the subject.
Building on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging from Elizabeth Blackwell, whose drawings helped to release her husband from debtors' prison, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter, this book deals with both the practical art and the related botany of the subject. Starting with an introduction to basic botany; this guide next covers preparation of plant material for drawing and the use of pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, and pen and ink; and finishes with
correcting mistakes and finishing touches and suggested topics for further study.
Muu info
Features and reviews in Kew Magazine, Curtis's Botanical Magazine and The Garden - RHS.Reviews in The Artist and Artists & Illustrators magazines.
| Introduction |
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7 | (2) |
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The History of Botanical Illustration |
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9 | (12) |
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Simple Botany of Plants and Flowers |
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21 | (16) |
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37 | (10) |
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Preparation of Plant Material |
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47 | (10) |
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57 | (8) |
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65 | (8) |
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73 | (12) |
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85 | (8) |
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93 | (10) |
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103 | (10) |
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113 | (14) |
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127 | (16) |
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143 | (14) |
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Help! The Plant Is Too Big for the Page |
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157 | (10) |
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167 | (10) |
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Photography and Computers |
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177 | (4) |
| Glossary |
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181 | (4) |
| Further Reading |
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185 | (2) |
| Art Materials Suppliers |
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187 | (2) |
| Collections, Gardens, Societies and Courses |
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189 | (2) |
| Index |
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Valerie Oxley has inspired students from all over the world with her enthusiasm for natural history, and plant illustration in particular. She developed the first Diploma in Botanical Illustration with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, where plant drawing is still taught alongside the related botany. Valerie is a freelance tutor, known for her encouragement and understanding of students' needs, and helping them to develop their own individual style and approach to the subject. Resident - Sheffield
