Botanical illustration
Oxley, Valerie2008
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Building on the work of botanical illustrators of the past, from Elizabeth Blackwell, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter, this book deals with both the practical art & the related botany of the subject.
Main title:
Botanical illustration / by Valerie Oxley
Author:
Imprint:
Ramsbury Crowood 2008
Collation:
192 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Introduction -- The history of botanical illustration -- Simple botany of plants and flowers -- Materials and equipment -- Preparation of plant material -- Observation techniques -- Starting to draw -- Developing tonal studies -- Preparing to paint -- Colours and paint -- Watercolour techniques -- What do I paint? -- How do I paint? -- Alternative media -- Help! The plant is too big for the page -- Finishing touches -- Photography and computers -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Art materials suppliers -- Collections, gardens, societies and courses -- Index.
ISBN:
9781847970510 (pbk)
Dewey class:
758.5 BOT
Local class:
758.5
Language:
English
BRN:
4667
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 758.5 BOT | Available |