Just Draw Botanicals

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.

Ahyper-realistic blackberry, a watercoloursketch of a bunch of mint in a glass, adetailed scratchboard study of three pussy willow twigs, a tribal-stylepattern inspired by different leaf shapes, anabstract 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 anoverview of materials and tips for using them; a list offurther resources, including books and websites; andtwo additional indexes, one by artist name and the other by subject.

Whether you are an artist looking forfresh ideas for creating botanical art orsimply enjoy looking at nature-inspired images, this portable volume is a rich resource.