TY - BOOK AU - Woodin,Carol AU - Jess,Robin A. ED - American Society of Botanical Artists, ED - American Society of Botanical Artists, TI - Botanical art techniques: a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempura, oils, printmaking, and more SN - 9781604697902 (hardback) U1 - 704.9434 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Portland, Oregon PB - Timber Press KW - Art KW - Technique KW - Drawing KW - Watercolor painting KW - Painting KW - Botanical illustration KW - Plants in art KW - Flowers in art KW - Fine arts KW - Illustration KW - Handicrafts KW - Gardening N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Botanical Art Techniques is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, this essential reference features how-to tutorials for all the major techniques, moving from basic to intermediate to advanced, so the reader can build on their skills as they progress. Media covered in detail include graphite, pen and ink, watercolor on paper and vellum, and colored pencil, with further tutorials on egg tempera oil, acrylic, gouache, silverpoint, etching, and more. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with 900 photographs, Botanical Art Techniques is a must-have for creative people everywhere ER -