An In-depth Book Review of this book was first published here on 13th April 2010. The complete text has now been moved to my new website - see Book Review: Botanical Illustration on Botanical Art and Artists
Synopsis: A manual for those who like their botanical illustration with a strong botanical and practical slant. It includes
An excellent manual for anybody who wants to learn more about botanical illustration with a strong botanical perspective. Rated an average of:
Author - Valerie Oxley
Paperback; 280x220 mm; 192 pages; 216 colour illustrations.
Publisher: Crowood Press
Publication date: September 2008
- an introduction to basic botany;
- preparation of plant material for drawing;
- use of different media for botanical illustration (pencil, watercolour, coloured pencil and pen and ink).
An excellent manual for anybody who wants to learn more about botanical illustration with a strong botanical perspective. Rated an average of:
- 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20 customers on Amazon.co.uk
- 5 out of 5 stars by 4 customers on Amazon.com
Author - Valerie Oxley
Paperback; 280x220 mm; 192 pages; 216 colour illustrations.
Publisher: Crowood Press
Publication date: September 2008
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