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Botanical Illustration Course: With the Eden Project — 4 Comments

  1. 92 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Amazing Book in both the educational and artistic value, March 18, 2008
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    CLG “Carrie Greenwald” (South Dakota) –

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    This book is a wonderous compilation of educational guidelines on producing artwork and properly representing the beauty and complexity of plants using pencil and watercolor media. It also could pass as a coffee table book as the images are incredible. I was immediately struck at the techniques covered as every art book should – recommendation on watercolor/paper/pencils to use, other tools needed, shading & highlighting, importance of representing the tiniest details, color development (e.g. how to make the right green – I loved that part), depth and so much more. In many ways I was reminded of my university art classes I took many years ago, but this book covers so much more than I garnered through formal education. Those that purchase the book for learning how to bring plants to life on paper or canvas should follow the educational component of the book from the beginning to the end in order to gain the most on how to illustrate plants. By following this method, each artist will definitely get what this book offers – and makes one wish they could take part of the art classes taught at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. I definitely wish I could do so!

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  2. 56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent book for Botanical Painting, May 4, 2008
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    S. Long
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    This book emphasizes how to produce botanical paintings, and it really succeeds there, with a profusion of color illustrations and explanations of color handling. There are also about 20 pages on pencil drawing.
    One thing I do object to is the total absence of pen and ink techniques. This book is described as the best and most complete course in botanical illustration ever produced, and yet this cannot be true without pen and ink techniques. The vast majority of botanical illustration – as opposed to botanical art – is published as black and white. (I am a published botanical illustrator, all of the publishers I worked with wanted ink illustrations, not pencil). If someone is hoping to use this book to help start their career, it is lacking. But if you are looking to start painting botanicals as I am, it is great.

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  3. 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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    Admire Botanical Illustrations? Now you can do them too!, October 5, 2008
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    Billy Goat Ranch “Art, Craft, & Book Junkie” (Hill Country, TX USA) –
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    A fabulous book- explaining all the materials, methods, colors, shapes, and such that make botanical illustrations so very realistic and beautiful. There are marvelous watercolor tips, tips on keeping a sketchbook, showing the roots of a plant, and painting white flowers realistically (somthing I am horrible at).

    The book shows you how to create highlights, depth, and texture. It also covers how to show a plant dissected and bisected. More tips include how to make your picture work. A really enjoyable book that has me sketching the leaves from my garden and yard at the kitchen table. Beautifully illustrated throughout.

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  4. 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Admire Botanical Illustrations? Now you can do them too!, October 5, 2008
    By 
    Billy Goat Ranch “Art, Craft, & Book Junkie” (Hill Country, TX USA) –
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    A fabulous book- explaining all the materials, methods, colors, shapes, and such that make botanical illustrations so very realistic and beautiful. There are marvelous watercolor tips, tips on keeping a sketchbook, showing the roots of a plant, and painting white flowers realistically (somthing I am horrible at).

    The book shows you how to create highlights, depth, and texture. It also covers how to show a plant dissected and bisected. More tips include how to make your picture work. A really enjoyable book that has me sketching the leaves from my garden and yard at the kitchen table. Beautifully illustrated throughout.

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