Botanical Illustration : The Complete Guide : Book by Leigh Ann Gale

Botanical Illustration: The Complete Guide by Leigh Ann Gale explains the processes and methods that underpin this precise and elegant art form. Emphasizing the essential skills of close observation, accurate drawing and careful attention to detail, Gale shares the foundations needed to produce clear, expressive and scientifically dependable botanical work. As a leading botanical artist and tutor, she demonstrates her approach with clarity, including a full worked example of Fuchsia Magellanica that shows each stage of developing an illustration.

Beautifully illustrated with more than 350 images, diagrams and paintings by Gale and her students, the book includes step-by-step guidance across a range of botanical subjects. Both an inspiring resource and a thorough reference, it offers a definitive introduction for artists seeking to deepen their understanding of botanical illustration.

• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Dimensions: 281 x 221 x 15mm
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780719843365