The Joy of Botanical Drawing
In stressful times, many turn to nature and to art to find inspiration and tranquility. Making art can be a creative, technical, and meditative practice all-in-one, and it is associated with positive mental health outcomes such as concentration, mindfulness, and introspection.
Combining the joy and technique of art with the therapeutic benefits of being in nature is The Joy of Botanical Drawing (Watson-Guptill) by botanical artist, instructor, and author Wendy Hollender. Known for her vivid and detailed illustrations, Hollender presents her carefully honed techniques for drawing and painting including light, tone, color, and patterns before guiding you through approaches for leaves, perspectives, and flowers.
Equipped with the basics, Hollender’s clear step-by-step illustrations will teach you to accomplish accurate botanical portraits of a spiraling pine cone, a fuchsia-tinted radish, a graceful morning glory, and much more.
The Joy of Botanical Drawing will help beginners get started and experts take their skills to the next level to achieve amazingly realistic and vibrant botanical illustrations. From flowers so dazzling you feel as if you might be able to smell them, to tomatoes that look freshly picked from the garden, this gorgeous, easy-to-follow, and inspiring guide will empower you with the tools and techniques to draw our natural world with ease and confidence.
(Images Reprinted with permission from The Joy of Botanical Drawing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing and Painting Flowers, Leaves, Fruit, and More by Wendy Hollender copyright ©2020.)
