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Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781842466933
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a celebration of the Shirley Sherwood Collection of contemporary botanical art, made over a period of 30 years by Dr Shirley Sherwood and considered the most important private collection of its kind in the world. In 2018 the 1000th painting was added to the collection, a pocket handkerchief by Coral Guest.
Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780297822707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.
Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2019-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781842466636
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Reveals the history of botanical painting, its beauty and science, with works from two renowned collections and over one hundred significant artists, dating from the late 1400s through to today. Paintings featured from the Kew collection include works by well-known artists the Bauer brothers, Redoute, Ehret, Fitch, Lilian Snelling and Margaret Mee as well as many lesser known artists. Contemporary works are featured from the Sherwood collection by a host of international artists. Over 200 stunning botanical paintings are showcased in this gift book, accompanied with informative text on the origins, history and relevance of botanical art, as well as information on the plants themselves. Biographies of over 120 artists are provided at the end of the book, revealing the historical and international background of this genre."--
Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781854442062
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis major exhibition brings together the greatest treasures of botanical art including over 80 botanical illustrations, both ancient and modern, spanning 1000 years.
Author: American Society of Botanical Artists
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2020-09-15
Total Pages: 417
ISBN-13: 1604697903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBotanical Art Techniques is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, this essential reference features how-to tutorials for all the major techniques, moving from basic to intermediate to advanced, so the reader can build on their skills as they progress. Media covered in detail include graphite, pen and ink, watercolor on paper and vellum, and colored pencil, with further tutorials on egg tempera oil, acrylic, gouache, silverpoint, etching, and more. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with 900 photographs, Botanical Art Techniques is a must-have for creative people everywhere.
Author: W. John Kress
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBook published on the occasion of exhibition at Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in 2009.
Author: Isik Guner
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Published: 1900
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 1800930534
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mindy Lighthipe
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Published: 2017-10-31
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 1633225747
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDraw and paint beautiful, vibrant, and realistic birds and botanicals with The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration. Take a sketch and transform it into fine art! The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration is a guide for contemporary artists aspiring to master shape, color, and texture and render beautiful, realistic, and vibrant botanical artwork. Author Mindy Lighthipe, an expert botanical artist, educates you about the tools and materials traditionally used in botanical illustration, including pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache, and pastels. This thorough yet easily digestible guide includes overviews of key illustration techniques and basic color theory and mixing, and it's loaded with exercises designed to help you learn to see shape, value, and form. By learning tounderstand plant life and anatomy, you can craft elegant flowers, leaves, trees, and much more in no time! To bring it all together, The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration includes step-by-step demonstrations to follow along with as you practice taking sketches and transforming them into fully rendered, colorful pieces of fine art.
Author: Andrew Parker
Publisher:
Published: 2021-10
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781842467336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ann Swan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2018-10-25
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 0008328250
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautifully illustrated ebook is the first practical step-by-step guide to using coloured pencils in botanical painting and is written by Ann Swan, one of the top exponents of the genre.
