Bibliograph

Botanical art techniques, a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempera, oils, printmaking, and more, The American Society of Botanical Artists ; edited by Carol Woodin and Robin A. Jess

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Botanical art techniques, a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempera, oils, printmaking, and more, The American Society of Botanical Artists ; edited by Carol Woodin and Robin A. Jess

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 398) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Botanical art techniques

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1156391897

Responsibility statement

The American Society of Botanical Artists ; edited by Carol Woodin and Robin A. Jess

Sub title

a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempera, oils, printmaking, and more

Summary

The ultimate how-to guide to the essential botanical art techniques from the people who know it best, the American Society of Botanical Artists. Helpful tutorials covers watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, egg tempera, oils, pen and ink, and printmaking. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Diane Bouchier, Founder, American Society of Botanical Artists -- Introduction -- Getting started. Caring for cut flowers ; Wild plants in the field ; Working in a back country location ; Setting up a studio ; Basic botany for botanical artists -- Drawing botanical subjects in black and white. Graphite skills ; Pen and ink -- Botanical subjects in color. Colored pencil ; Watercolor on paper ; Watercolor on vellum -- Specialized techniques and composition -- Composition

Target audience

adult

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