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This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist.

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<br> Readers are given a front row seat to Scott's insecurities, decisions, mistakes, and successes. This book's format is unique and provides a level of insight into the SBA diploma program that is not available anywhere else. - ArtPlantaeToday.com <br><br> The critique of each lesson by a mentor provides a learning experience for both the artist and readers. - Chicago Botanic Garden, Current Books online journal Gardening and Art <br><br> This book is a perfect complement for the two books previously produced in association with the Society of Botanical artists and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me. - Katherine Tyrrell, Making A Mark Reviews <br>

Readers are given a front row seat to Scott's insecurities, decisions, mistakes, and successes. This book's format is unique and provides a level of insight into the SBA diploma program that is not available anywhere else. - ArtPlantaeToday.com The critique of each lesson by a mentor provides a learning experience for both the artist and readers. - Chicago Botanic Garden, Current Books online journal Gardening and Art This book is a perfect complement for the two books previously produced in association with the Society of Botanical artists and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me. - Katherine Tyrrell, Making A Mark Reviews Readers are given a front row seat to Scott's insecurities, decisions, mistakes, and successes. This book's format is unique and provides a level of insight into the SBA diploma program that is not available anywhere else. - ArtPlantaeToday.com The critique of each lesson by a mentor provides a learning experience for both the artist and readers. - Chicago Botanic Garden, Current Books online journal Gardening and Art This book is a perfect complement for the two books previously produced in association with the Society of Botanical artists and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me. - Katherine Tyrrell, Making A Mark Reviews

<p> Readers are given a front row seat to Scott's insecurities, decisions, mistakes, and successes. This book's format is unique and provides a level of insight into the SBA diploma program that is not available anywhere else. - ArtPlantaeToday.com<p> The critique of each lesson by a mentor provides a learning experience for both the artist and readers. - Chicago Botanic Garden, Current Books online journal Gardening and Art<p> This book is a perfect complement for the two books previously produced in association with the Society of Botanical artists and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me. - Katherine Tyrrell, Making A Mark Reviews

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Mary Ann Scott received a Diploma with Distinction on the Distance Learning Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists and became a full member in 2009. Margaret Stevens is the president of the Society of Botanical Artists and course director of the Distance Learning Diploma course. She holds thirteen RHS medals, including the Gold and Siler-gilt Linley for work of educational interest. She is author of The Art of Botanical Painting and The Botanical Palette.

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