Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals - by Emma Tildesley (Paperback)

About the Book

"Every project contains between 6 and 10 illustrated steps, simple instructions and an inspirational 'color me' tip box containing color mixes and advice, in case you'd like to transform your finished drawing with color -- in Emma's case, watercolor paints, but you could use whichever medium you like. This book is perfect for beginner artists who've never drawn before, who want an easy guide to drawing and replicating their favorite flowers and more; it's also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate accurate botanical structure"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Sketch 50 beautiful botanical projects, step by step, in just 10 minutes each!

Create your own blowsy roses, delicate orchids, geometric succulents and glistening strawberries using these stunningly simple, easy-to-follow techniques.

Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, popular botanical artist Emma Tildesley uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch a gorgeous botanical collection including:

• A fabulous variety of flowers in all shapes and sizes, including the stately bird of paradise, delicate hanging fuchsia and cheerful daffodils
• Glossy and gleaming fruits and vegetables, including chilis, tomatoes and a juicy slice of watermelon
• A stunning selection of cones, leaves and berries, including holly, poinsettia, mistletoe and rose hips
• Bold and beautiful cacti and succulents, including aloe vera, echeveria and a prickly pear cactus

Every project contains between 6 and 10 illustrated steps, simple instructions and an inspirational 'color me' tip box containing color mixes and advice, in case you'd like to transform your finished drawing with color - in Emma's case, watercolor paints, but you could use whichever medium you like.

This book is perfect for beginner artists who've never drawn before, who want an easy guide to drawing and replicating their favorite flowers and more; it's also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate accurate botanical structure.

Other titles in the series include Draw in 10 Minutes: Animals.

Review Quotes

Library Journal - Jan 16 2025
This guide by nature artist Tildesley is for beginner and intermediate artists who want to develop and nurture their drawing skills in the field of botanicals. The author begins by showing readers how to follow each example line-by-line to create their own complete drawings in very little time. Tildesley provides a list of tools and materials required for both painting and drawing and then divides the book into four sections: fruits and vegetables; flowers; cones, berries and foliage; and cacti and succulents. The instructions are encouraging and easy to follow, and the author leads readers through exercises that will help them identify flora in nature and draw the essence of each plant. After the drawing is complete, artists can use Tildesley's color palette and suggestions to make the botanicals come to life on the page. There are familiar fruits and vegetables such as cherries and eggplant, and less well-known options such as alstroemeria and haworthia--something fun for artists and gardeners.
VERDICT In addition to helping readers to develop drawing skills, this book emphasizes the meditative practice and relaxing benefits of drawing and is a worthwhile purchase.

About the Author

Emma Tildesley is popular and talented watercolor artist specializing in botanicals. For as long as she can remember she's been captivated by the intricate beauty of plants, and her journey as a botanical illustrator is one dedicated to capturing the essence of the plant and translating it onto paper.

Emma started posting tutorials on her YouTube channel nearly 10 years ago. Since then she's amassed nearly 6.5k subscribers, a number that keeps on growing; she also has over 60k dedicated followers on Instagram, where she shares news of her latest tutorials and special watercolour commissions.

Emma is based near Birmingham, UK.