The Art of Botanical Drawing: An Introductory Guide

by Agathe Ravert-haevermans

The Art of Botanical Drawing is an introductory guide to the techniques of botanical painting and drawing. Beginning artists and gardeners looking to capture the beauty of the plants in their garden will learn how to recognize and draw a wide variety of flowers and leaves, including succulents, vegetables, trees, perennials, and grasses. Botanists and naturalists who need to understand the fundamentals of scientific illustration will also find the text useful. Lessons on recognizing and recreating the texture and structural elements of plants are also included. The Art of Botanical Drawing is practical and beautiful—it includes 150 charming color illustrations and the hands-on approach is accessible to even the most inexperienced budding artist.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Drawing

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 12, 2009

Reviews

[Farhana Faruq · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this book!! The work is so beautiful, there is a lot of excellent info on botanical drawings, and how to paint them - mainly using watercolour.

I also really liked the design layout of the book - but that's the graphic designer in me talking, you might not care for it.

I wouldn't considering it a beginners book, therefore all the steps aren't listed. However I still found it fascinating as horrible as I am at watercolour. :)

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so beautiful. I was genuinely so surprised by its wonderful drawings but I wasnt sure it could help me. I am so pleased it has.

Its a truly lovely book and the drawings have made me to feel so close to nature and improve my drawing skills and inspiration.

[Kat872 · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is no doubting the artist's skill, but I felt like this book was more advanced than an introduction. It could be that it is my confidence and/or skill level that is lacking.

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not a beginner watercolour instruction book, so be aware of that when purchasing the book. However, this is a beautiful book to look at even if you are not interested in painting. I have drawn and painted the pear and it looks exactly like the one in the book and I have my sights set to do the garlic braid next. I am happy with the purchase.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very thorough and helpful, mostly about watercolouring. I love the art of botany and now I feel like I could give it a good shot.

[Kathrynlouis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to draw and someday I'll learn watercolor.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steps to realistic flora drawings using watercolor,ink and pencil.Special instructions for petals,stems, bulbs, vines, etc.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pages, beautiful colours and inspiration. Could use more infomation on technical drawing.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful art, but I would have liked a bit more step-by-step.