Botanical Illustration from Life

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, Işık Güner, 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.
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