Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils

Publisher Review: Society of Botanical Artists describes this book as "Invaluable for botanical artists wanting to explore colored pencil medium." Library Journal praises it as "A fine colored pencil guide by a skilled teacher."

Author Background: Ann Swan, a prominent botanical artist in the UK, specializes in colored pencil and graphite artworks. She is a member of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists in the UK and showcases her pieces at renowned events such as the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Chelsea Flower Show, and the Hunt Institute's International Exhibition in Pittsburgh. Ann also conducts painting workshops in both England and the U.S.

Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils: This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind, offering practical insights into creating botanical art using colored pencils. Unlike watercolor, water-soluble and oil-based colored pencils are easier to use and offer more flexibility, allowing artists to achieve stunning effects.

Highlights: Step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery of exquisite works serve as inspiration and reference for artists of all levels – from beginners to professionals. Topics covered include materials, colored pencil techniques like layering and burnishing, color mixing, applying finishing touches, and more.

Projects in the Gallery: The book features a range of projects, including Parrot Tulip "Rococco," Midnight Flame – Streptocarpus, Gourds, Cascading Cherries, Conkers, and Cucurbita Foetidissima.

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