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100 flowers and plants : step-by-step realistic line drawing : a sketchbook for aspiring artists and designers / Melissa Washburn.

by Washburn, Melissa.

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Quarry, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2019.

Botanical illustration -- Technique.

Flowers in art.

Drawing -- Technique.

Draw like an artist.

9781631597558 (pbk)

112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

"Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants is a must-have visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful botanicals, florals, plant structures, and more. Each begins with simple shapes and lines and builds on those forms, adding details like flower centers, leaf veins, and petal shading, and ending with a finished drawing. Helpful drawing tips are also included. Designed as a contemporary guidebook for artists who want to draw botanical forms, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants shows flower blossoms, leaves, and plants from a variety of perspectives. By following the guides, artists will become more skilled and confident in their ability to draw any flower or greenery.Among the botanicals featured are: Tropical florals such as plumeria, protea, and African violet ; Hanging and vine blooms, including wisteria and morning glory ; Birch, white oak, gingko, and maple leaves ; Plants with interesting shapes, such as cactus, zebra grass, and bamboo. Author Melissa Washburn is a skilled illustrator whose clear and elegant drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come."--Publisher.

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