Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils

Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils

A successfully executed work of botanical art is an exacting blend of scientific accuracy and aesthetic beauty. This lavishly illustrated volume offers practical, step-by-step instruction for creating professional quality colored pencil illustrations of flowers, foliage, fruits, and other botanical subjects. Colored pencils serve as an excellent alternative to the traditional practice of rendering botanical art in watercolors because pencils are far easier to use and control, yet can produce equally outstanding results. The author instructs in the use of both water-soluble and oil-based colored pencils, and presents progressive illustrations that demonstrate the rendering of an artwork from start to completion. She advises on choosing materials and offers guidelines for getting to know each flower or plant before starting an illustration. All aspects of working with colored pencils are covered, including underpainting, layering and burnishing, mixing and building up color, and adding those finishing touches that bring a botanical subject fully to life. She also presents works by other botanical artists to show students a wide range of styles. The book features approximately 200 beautiful and instructive color illustrations.
Country USA
Brand Sourcebooks, Inc.
Manufacturer Sourcebooks
Binding Hardcover
PartNumber 9780764169748
Height 10.25
Length 9.25
Weight 1.64023922928
Width 0.57
ReleaseDate 2010-04-01
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Sourcebooks, Inc.
Manufacturer	Sourcebooks
Binding	Hardcover
PartNumber	9780764169748
Height	10.25
Length	9.25
Weight	1.64023922928
Width	0.57
ReleaseDate	2010-04-01
NumberOfItems	1

Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils

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