Comments on: How to Draw Plants: The Techniques of Botanical Illustration http://www.leoantolini.com/how-to-draw-plants-the-techniques-of-botanical-illustration.html Learn more about Shopping Online the Largest Amazon's Books Product for Illustration Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:42:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Angel Lee http://www.leoantolini.com/how-to-draw-plants-the-techniques-of-botanical-illustration.html/comment-page-1#comment-129 Angel Lee Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:26:59 +0000 http://www.leoantolini.com/how-to-draw-plants-the-techniques-of-botanical-illustration.html#comment-129 This book focuses on technical drawing as the basis of botanical illustration. It brings together an understanding of plant structure with drawing technique as the keys to success.<p>Selecting, preserving and examining plants is discussed. A variety of plant structures are shown in detail with the process of building up the drawing.<p>Pencil, ink and scratchboard are the main media covered. The addition of color is presented in watercolors and acrylics. There are several beautiful color plates, some historical and some by the author.<p>This is a book best suited to an artist with some experience. The wealth of technical information will provide the artist with a greater understanding of and proficiency in botanical work. Rating: 4 / 5 This book focuses on technical drawing as the basis of botanical illustration. It brings together an understanding of plant structure with drawing technique as the keys to success.

Selecting, preserving and examining plants is discussed. A variety of plant structures are shown in detail with the process of building up the drawing.

Pencil, ink and scratchboard are the main media covered. The addition of color is presented in watercolors and acrylics. There are several beautiful color plates, some historical and some by the author.

This is a book best suited to an artist with some experience. The wealth of technical information will provide the artist with a greater understanding of and proficiency in botanical work.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: C. A. Clark http://www.leoantolini.com/how-to-draw-plants-the-techniques-of-botanical-illustration.html/comment-page-1#comment-128 C. A. Clark Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:58:43 +0000 http://www.leoantolini.com/how-to-draw-plants-the-techniques-of-botanical-illustration.html#comment-128 I purchasd this book on the recommendation of someone who is a very experienced botanical illustrator. It has been very informative and goes into all aspects of this wonderful art. I will continue to use this book for reference while practising my plant illustration. I have not been disappointed in this book but rather amazed how much help it has been to me! Rating: 4 / 5 I purchasd this book on the recommendation of someone who is a very experienced botanical illustrator. It has been very informative and goes into all aspects of this wonderful art. I will continue to use this book for reference while practising my plant illustration. I have not been disappointed in this book but rather amazed how much help it has been to me!
Rating: 4 / 5

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