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Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils - by Ann Swan (Hardcover)

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  • Unleash your inner artist and embark on an awe-inspiring journey of botanical illustration!This masterclass book is your gateway to discovering the enchanting world of botanical art, enabling you to create breathtakingly realistic and captivating portrayals of nature's most exquisite wonders.Aspiring artists will find: Step-by-Step Tutorials: Delve into a treasure trove of step-by-step tutorials that cover every essential aspect, from selecting the right materials to mastering the intricacies of color layering and blending.Realistic Botanical Portraits: Learn how to breathe life into your artworks as you recreate the vibrant colors, delicate textures, and intricate details of flowers, leaves, and plants with stunning realism.Inspiring Examples: Immerse yourself in a gallery of awe-inspiring botanical illustrations, providing you with boundless inspiration to create your very own masterpiece.Comprehensive Reference: From fundamental drawing principles to advanced techniques, this comprehensive reference caters to all skill levels, making it an essential addition to any artist's library.Perfect for Nature Enthusiasts: If you cherish the beauty of nature and aspire to immortalize it through your art, this book is tailor-made for you.Ideal Gift: Treat yourself or surprise a creative loved one with the perfect gift to nurture their passion for botanical art.Elevate your colored pencil artistry and delve into the captivating realm of botanical portraits with this masterful guide.
  • Author(s): Ann Swan
  • 128 Pages
  • Art, Techniques

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About the Book



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This beautifully illustrated book is the first practical guide to creating botanical artworks with colored pencils. Easier to use and more forgiving than traditional watercolor, water-soluble and oil-based colored pencils have become increasingly popular among botanical artists because of the many stunning effects they can produce.

Ann Swan, a well-known botanical artist and a top exponent of the genre, teaches the techniques of burnishing, underpainting, and layering with detailed step-by-step demonstrations. She also provides a gallery of colored pencil works that serve as a wonderful source of reference and inspiration for students and professional botanical painters at all levels.



Book Synopsis



Unleash your inner artist and embark on an awe-inspiring journey of botanical illustration!

This masterclass book is your gateway to discovering the enchanting world of botanical art, enabling you to create breathtakingly realistic and captivating portrayals of nature's most exquisite wonders.

Aspiring artists will find:

  • Step-by-Step Tutorials: Delve into a treasure trove of step-by-step tutorials that cover every essential aspect, from selecting the right materials to mastering the intricacies of color layering and blending.
  • Realistic Botanical Portraits: Learn how to breathe life into your artworks as you recreate the vibrant colors, delicate textures, and intricate details of flowers, leaves, and plants with stunning realism.
  • Inspiring Examples: Immerse yourself in a gallery of awe-inspiring botanical illustrations, providing you with boundless inspiration to create your very own masterpiece.
  • Comprehensive Reference: From fundamental drawing principles to advanced techniques, this comprehensive reference caters to all skill levels, making it an essential addition to any artist's library.
  • Perfect for Nature Enthusiasts: If you cherish the beauty of nature and aspire to immortalize it through your art, this book is tailor-made for you.
  • Ideal Gift: Treat yourself or surprise a creative loved one with the perfect gift to nurture their passion for botanical art.

Elevate your colored pencil artistry and delve into the captivating realm of botanical portraits with this masterful guide. Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils is the key to unlock the natural world's artistic wonders and infuse your drawings with a lifelike vibrancy that will leave viewers in awe.



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"...offers the first practical guide to creating botanical artworks using colored pencils.... Any botanical artist needs this."
--The Midwest Book Review

"A fine guide by an accomplished teacher of colored-pencil methods."
--Library Journal

"An invaluable book for all botanical artists wanting to try this medium."

Society of Botanical Artists (U.K.)

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Techniques
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Theme: Pencil Drawing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ann Swan
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2010
TCIN: 1003270274
UPC: 9780764169748
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-6218
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 9 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.4 pounds
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