Botanical Illustration from Life: A visual guide to observing, drawing and painting plants

Learn how to draw and paint flowers and plants–and explore the natural world around you!–in this step-by-step guide to botanical drawing and watercolor painting. In this detailed and accessible botanical drawing guide, award-winning botanical artist, Isik Guner, shares her experiences of looking at wild species from around the world, how she does her research, and how she composes her illustrations from live specimens. In 6 sections, she guides you on your own journey so you can learn about: * START: Discover different approaches ad techniques to botanical illustration. * OBSERVE: Search for, observe, select, and preserve plant subjects. * DRAW: Learn to draw from life, achieve different perspectives, and more! * PAINT: Get watercolor painting instruction, with insights on color mixing and techniques. * EXPLORE: Open your eyes to the beauty of a vast range of plant species. * MASTER: Find your own style, solve problems, and get inspiration from other artists! Straddling the scientific and art worlds, Isik’s illustrations raise awareness of the valuable knowledge scientists have been researching and discovering for many years–and provide a wonderful inspiration for budding botanical artists. Observe, draw, paint, explore, and master this wonderful art under Isik’s careful guidance. Being inspired by the nature around you is the first step to becoming a botanical artist.