| Author/Contributor(s): | Tildesley, Emma |
| Publisher: | Search Press |
| Date: | 3/16/2027 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
By studying individual botanical elements - 5 leaves, 5 stems, 5 flowerheads and then 1 extraordinary final project - Emma will show you how to achieve your own stunning floral artwork in manageable steps.
Inside this thoughtful and inspiring guide you will find:
- An in-depth overview of a botanical art: Emma takes you through the history of the subject and the importance of anatomical accuracy.
- Everything you need to get drawing: selecting the right pencils, paper and lighting to achieve the best results; choosing your subject; colour matching; and achieving the right pencil pressure.
- Essential coloured pencil techniques: including shading, blending, embossing and burnishing.
- 15 illustrated exercises: focusing on a variety of leaves, stems and flower heads, including monocot, dicot and variegated leaves; smooth and textured stems; and a range of elegant flower heads including a tea rose, calla lily, fuchsia and pansy.
- 1 breathtaking floral composition: a step-by-step project that encompasses all the botanical elements covered in the exercises.
- Full-size templates: to get you started quickly and with confidence!