Mar 082012
Botany for the Artist: An Inspirational Guide to Drawing Plants
Following the success of Anatomy for the Artist and Sketch Book for the Artist, Botany for the Artist teaches readers in step-by-step illustrations and expert narrative instruction how to master the art of drawing plants. Page after page of beautiful, detailed photographs complement Sarah Simblet s illustrations showing how an understanding of botany really helps you to draw plants; drawing classes provide a wealth of practical how-to advice; and pages from Sarah’s own sketchbooks as well as ins
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Having this book is like having a botany art museum at home.,
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Botany for the Artist is a gorgeous reference for plants. The pages are filled with a mix of photographic plant portraits and Sarah Simblet’s detailed sketches. Everything’s beautifully laid out. The exquisite illustrations in the book are mainly black and white.
As with typical DK books, it’s also filled with educational information. Every part of the plant is explored, from the roots, stems, leaves, flowers to the fruits. They are provided with scientific names and also interesting information on how they grow and their functions.
The drawing lessons are short two-page guides at drawing found throughout the book. There are tips on capturing likeness, establishing the composition, adding colours and details. Also included are selected features on Renaissance botany artist.
This is an excellent resource for botany artists. Having this book is like having a botany art museum at home.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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Amazing resource!,
Amazing resource, breath-taking imagery and photos. Excellent survey of Botany for the artist. This shouldn’t be confused with a college level botany reference. This is botany for poets. But it covers the material a botanical illustrator must know without getting mired down.
I do wish they had covered a bit about the frequent confusion over tree identification and the tricky genetics that can baffle botanists as well as laymen. That really isnt much of a gripe to have.
Buy this book.
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Best of the Lot,
I have many botanical art book but this one is the best. Easy to follow with great insights and tips. It goes without saying that it also a beautiful book.
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