Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Watercolor, Graphite, Colored Pencil, Vellum, Pen and Ink, Egg Tempera, Oils, Printmaking, and More by American Society of Botanical Artists
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Web ID: 147891354 years ago
from kechi ks
great for artists
This was a very detailed book on drawing and painting flowers. As an artist, I found this book a very helpful reference I plan to keep with my art books. This book is full of beautiful, color photos of flowers. It would also make a great coffee table book. I received this galley from NetGalley.
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4 years ago
Good even for beginners
This book is beautiful. I will definitely keep it around to continue practicing. If my no talent art self can get something out of this book, so can you, especially if you are even a little bit artsy. The instructions are easy, even for a beginner. The book is well designed and just stunning.
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4 years ago
from Lyman, SC
Beautiful Book
I really enjoyed this and highly recommend it. There were tutorials by more than 50 artists. The book is full of beautiful illustrations with many examples. Step by step it helped me along. I thought this was just going to be a “how-to”with lots of beautiful pictures but this was quite in-depth. I’ve been painting at home for about two years and now I’m learning hand lettering. I learned a lot from this book and can’t wait to start some of my projects. This book was so much more than I thought it would be. Thank you NETGALLEY and the publisher for this ARC, in exchange for my honest review. ♥️
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4 years ago
from Hilton South Africa
Fascinating
“Botanical Art Techniques” makes a lot of big promises in the back cover copy…and delivers on every one and then some! I have been fascinated by the botanical art being produced at the moment. Being an artist, I’ve wondered at the detail created and thought “how did they do that?!”…a whole lot of work is how! This book unpacks all of that work. It begins where most art does, in observation of the subject, but, being botanically precise, it takes it to a new level including a section on the anatomy of plants as well as how to study in the field. Once you have your subject lined up, the book unpacks the vast array of equipment needed to achieve the technical requirements of this kind of art. Historically, botanical art worked as we use photography now, to accurately capture a specimen, and so the tools include magnifying glasses, gloves, and speciality paper. I’ll admit, I found the extent of tools overwhelming! The book then breaks down into media segments: pencil, pen and ink, watercolours and so on. With incredible detail, beautiful photos and a lot of expert guidance, the reader is walked through how to create these masterpiece. One such explanation is a lesson in itself and I picked up hundreds of tips! I have, now, no intention of creating artwork with this level of exquisite and time-consuming detail. However, I loved reading this book, it created in me a new appreciation for the art form whilst sharing principles I will enjoy applying to my future, more impressionistic artworks. I read it as an e-book but would recommend purchasing a hard copy, it is an excellent reference and would be great to have alongside you as you work. It’s a five out of five on the enJOYment scale.
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4 years ago
Botanical Art Techniques
Botanical Art Techniques A Comprehensive Guide to Watercolor, Graphite, Colored Pencil, Vellum, Pen and Ink, Egg Tempera, Oils, Printmaking, and More by Carol Woodin; Robin A. Jess Impressions: This is a thorough and in-depth guide to drawing plants with a mind for scientific study. The amount of study and thought for each plant is fascinating. I feel like I do the abridged, abridged version when I try and draw or paint botanicals. I don’t strive to understand the plant but it is apparent that the writers of this book are systematic in their study. Liked: I am a bit speechless as to how detailed this book was. It was surely an undertaking to compose and I appreciate that. I loved how many types of mediums were addressed and discussed! What a resource this book is. Disliked: Not too sound ungrateful but there was so much to read it was overwhelming. I think I could sit down and read this in a sitting to glean information and this is defiantly a buy and explore over time kind of a book. I didn’t dislike this I was just surprised at how much is actually there. Learned: I learned some new perspectives on drawing proportions, layering for depth, and creating texture. I never would have thought to paint on vellum however it looks beautiful. I fully want to try etching sometime now too! Quotes: I didn’t read enough of the text to garner any good quotes. I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion shared here.
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4 years ago
from Chipley, FL
KIND OF ADVANCED
BOTANICAL ART TECHNIQUES was sent to me by Net Galley, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review. It was published by The American Society of Botanical Artists, and edited by Carol Woodin and Robin A Jess. It is a non-fiction teaching manual for botanical art. This book is not for the faint hearted!! It starts with a history of botany. While this book is interesting – especially if you’re into botany, I believe it more advanced than the average artist. It does show step by step drawings if you have the time and interest to draw intricate plants and flowers. This botanical manual teaches: Watercolors, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen & ink, egg tempera, oils, and print making. There are over fifty artists sharing their techniques…some basic, and some extremely advanced. And, if you have the time and interest, this book does show step by step how to draw intricate plants and flowers. It is a way to take your work to the next level. This is a book with gorgeous pictures of loads of plants and flowers. If you are interested in botany, furthering your talent in botanical art, or just looking at beautiful pictures, I would recommend this book for you.
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4 years ago
from NJ
3 Stars!!
3 Stars! This was a very detailed book & great if you are serious about art! I’m not much of an artist so this book wasn’t very helpful for me, it went right over my head but if you love drawing already, this might be a good book to check out. Lots of info & photos! *I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*
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4 years ago
from Midwest
Exquisite Art Guide
BOTANICAL ART TECHNIQUES had me at that exquisite cover, and kept me entranced ‘til the last page. It’s a gorgeous guide from the pros at the American Society of Botanical Artists. Provides helpful instruction for any artist, no matter how skilled, with a host of tutorials on using watercolor, colored pencil, ink, pen, oils, egg tempera, and more. Awash in glorious photos (900+) plus examples of stellar work done by the best contemporary artists in the field, BOTANICAL ART TECHNIQUES has become my haven of joy amid “le virus horrible.” 5 of 5 Stars Pub Date 15 Sep 2020 Thanks to Timber Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine. #BotanicalArtTechniques #NetGalley
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