Botanical Drawing using Graphite and Coloured Pencils

Sue Vize

ISBN 10: 1785001590 / ISBN 13: 9781785001598

Verlag: The Crowood Press Ltd Jun 2016, 2016

Beschreibung

Neuware - Drawing with graphite and coloured pencils enables you to capture every detail of a plant, and to enjoy, study and celebrate their forms. This book introduces and explains the drawing skills behind the art. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the plant, working upwards from the root system to include the stem, leaves, flowers and fruit. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781785001598

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Titel: Botanical Drawing using Graphite and ...

Verlag: The Crowood Press Ltd Jun 2016

Erscheinungsdatum: 2016

Einband: Taschenbuch

Zustand: Neu

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Inhaltsangabe:

Drawing with graphite and coloured pencils enables the artist to capture every detail of a plant, and to enjoy, study and celebrate their wonderful forms. Whether the illustration is a striking monotone or vibrant with colour, pencils give you absolute precision. The book, written and illustrated by an award-winning botanical artist, introduces and explains the drawing skills behind the art., Each chapter concentrates on a different aspect of the plant, working upwards from the root system to include the stem, leaves, flowers and fruit. Fungi have also been included due to their close association with plants. With tips and advice throughout, the techniques are supported by step-by-step projects, clear exercises and over 300 colour illustrations.

Biografía del autor:

Sue Vize is an experienced artist and tutor of botanical illustration. Her work is held by RHS Lindley Library, Nottingham University Plant Sciences Division and Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pennsylvania, USA. Sue is a member of both the English and American Societies of Botanical Artists.