How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration Keith West

Name: How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration By Keith West
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How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration by Keith West

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Examines plant structures and the problems they present to illustrators. This book discusses the artist's tools and how to use them: pencils, erasers, papers, brushes, watercolors, gouache, and acrylics.

How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration Summary

How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration by Keith West

This best introductory book on the subject examines plant structures and the problems they present to illustrators, then discusses the artist's tools and how to use them: pencils, erasers, papers, brushes, watercolors, gouache, and acrylics.

How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration Reviews

Botanical artist Keith West's thorough guide to drawing plants is so beautifully produced that even nonartists who love nature and art will want to own it. -- Lori D. Kranz Bloomsbury Review 19970201 The wealth of technical information will provide the artist with a greater understanding of and proficiency in botanical work. -- Angel Lee Choice 19990601 Filled with superb illustrations and step-by-step studies showing how illustrations can be built up and how special effects can be applied ... An encyclopedic reference that has long been needed by botanical illustrators. Northeastern Naturalist 20010507 The book provides quite a helpful basis even for the beginner artist; for those with experience, it's fun to learn methods gleaned during the author's life. Garden Clippings 20010725 The techniques of botanical illustration are clearly set out... The reader will end up with a greater understanding and appreciation of plant structure. -- Virgil Rupp East Oregonian 20020519

About Keith West

Keith West was formerly Art Lecturer for the Department of Extension Studies, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, and was Botanical Artist for the Botany Division of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research in New Zealand for 20 years. He currently lives in Wales.

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Sku

GOR005576129

ISBN 13

9780881923506

ISBN 10

0881923508

Title

How to Draw Plants: the Techniques of Botanical Illustration by Keith West

Author

Keith West

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Timber Press

Year published

19960615

Number of pages

152

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N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us