Product Description

"Botanical Illustration" is an introduction to the marrying of art and science in the aesthetic and accurate portrayal of plant material. This book builds on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging from Elizabeth Blackwell, whose drawings helped to release her husband from debtors' prison, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter. It deals with the practical art and the related botany of the subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152503 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Valerie Oxley has inspired students from all over the world with her enthusiasm for natural history, and plant illustration in particular. She developed the first Diploma in Botanical Illustration with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, where plant drawing is still taught alongside the related botany. Valerie is a freelance tutor, known for her encouragement and understanding of students' needs, and helping them to develop their own individual style and approach to the subject. Resident - Sheffield

Customer Reviews

'Botanical Illustration' Valerie Oxley
Botanical Illustration
The book is a visual feast, making anyone want to get drawing and painting straight away. Plenty of botanical books are strong on the pictorial elements but Valerie Oxley breaks the process of illustration down into manageable segments. She shows in detail the most important stages of drawing and painting - even down to how to paint a dewdrop! An excellent reference book, full of detailed information you will want to refer to time and time again.

Botanical Illustration by Valerie Oxley
An excellent reference book for the botanical artist. Well written and informative, with clear instruction, useful tips and sound guidance.This is a particualrly good book for beginners and those wishing to develop their skills further.

Botanical Illustration at its best
Valerie's book is much like her classes - full of creative helpful ideas that make all the difference, that make you believe you can achieve the result you want. A few typos suggest to me that it was completed in a bit of a hurry, but that doesn't detract from the content.