Thurstan Meriel, Martin Rosie. Botanical Illustration for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

Batsford, 2015. — 281 p. — ISBN10: 1849942714, 13 978-1849942713.Draw a garden on the page! Whether you're a beginner who wants advice on composition and plotting out your initial drawings; a more experienced artist eager to develop your skills with color; or an old hand looking for challenging, complex textures and shapes, this unique approach to botanical illustration has something for you. Filled with practical and inspirational worksheets, color swatches, sketches, and stunning finished paintings, it demonstrates everything you need to know about capturing beautiful botanical specimens on paper.