Drawing and Painting Plants

Author:   Christina Brodie
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9780713668896


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   01 March 2007
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Drawing and Painting Plants is a practical manual on how to paint a vast range of plants in a wide range of media. Drawing on her experience as a botanical art teacher, Christina Brodie takes a holistic approach to botanical art. She covers botanical terminology; drawing and painting techniques; dissection and examination of plants; fieldwork studies; microscope work and tips on presentation of your work. The clear step-by-step instructions are beautifully illustrated with Christina's own work which serves as an inspiration. Having been taken through the various techniques in clear steps, you will be able to draw and paint plants with remarkable precision and stunning detail.

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Author:   Christina Brodie
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 22.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.610kg
ISBN:  

9780713668896


ISBN 10:   071366889
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   01 March 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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""" this does not compromise or cut corners and it's refreshing in an age when books are increasingly becoming commodities that there is still someone out there who is prepared to go the extra mile to produce books for the serious student."" Artbookreview.net (4th October 2006) ""A good mix of inspiration and education, with gorgeous illustrations, as you might expect."" Publishing News (4th August 2006) 'This new and authoritative book is a welcome change of direction For the artistic plant lover, it's a real treat.' The Artist (April 2006)"


...this does not compromise or cut corners and it's refreshing in an age when books are increasingly becoming commodities...that there is still someone out there who is prepared...to go the extra mile to produce books for the serious student. Artbookreview.net (4th October 2006) A good mix of inspiration and education, with gorgeous illustrations, as you might expect. Publishing News (4th August 2006) 'This new and authoritative book is a welcome change of direction... For the artistic plant lover, it's a real treat.' The Artist (April 2006)


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Christina Brodie is a graduate from the Winchester School of Art, andshe was awarded RHS Gold Medals in 2003 and 2005. She has taughtbotanical painting for the RHS at Rosemoor, and runs design companyTemple of Flora.

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