Petite in size but packed with inspiration,
Just Draw Botanicals
presents 90 beautiful, contemporary botanical artworks in a range of media and styles.
Each spread includes a stunning work of art paired with a discussion
of the artist’s approach to creating it, including the techniques employed. At the bottom of the page, find tips on the tools, materials and methods used to make the piece. A
hyper-realistic
blackberry, a watercolour
sketch
of a bunch of mint in a glass, a
detailed
scratchboard study of three pussy willow twigs, a tribal-style
pattern
inspired by different leaf shapes, an
abstract
image-transfer print of a milkweed plant… the techniques and subjects covered are diverse. With these and more artworks – created in a variety of media, including watercolour, coloured pencils, oil, pen and ink, mixed media and pencil – explore:
Shape, form and light
Harmonious colours
Contrasting elements
Fine detail
Capturing movement
Cropped compositions
Using negative space
Anatomical accuracy
A visual index
is included at the front of the book so you can easily skip to a style or colour palette that interests you. At the back of the book, find an
overview of materials
and tips for using them; a list of
further resources
, including books and websites; and
two additional indexes
, one by artist name and the other by subject. Whether you are an artist looking for
fresh ideas for creating botanical art
or
simply enjoy looking at nature-inspired images
, this portable volume is a rich resource.