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Sketching Nature (The Beginner's Guide to Keeping a Botanical Sketchbook)
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Product Details
Author:
Dianne Sutherland
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
128
Publisher:
David & Charles (May 6, 2025)
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781446314098
ISBN-10:
144631409X
Dimensions:
8.27" x 10.75"
File:
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Folder:
TWO RIVERS
List Price:
$24.99
Country of Origin:
China
Case Pack:
20
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$19.24
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
A
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
David & Charles
Weight:
20oz
Overview
Learn how to start a botanical sketchbook, to improve both your drawing skills and your appreciation of the natural world, with renowned botanical illustrator and tutor Dianne Sutherland.
Sketchbooks are a simple and accessible way of becoming more involved with nature, with all the wellbeing benefits that brings, while learning to draw and paint with purpose. This beautiful yet practical book is aimed at those just starting out in botanical art and nature journaling, as well as more experienced artists looking to evolve their sketching practice.
• Explore a variety of subjects: From delicate flowers and towering trees to fascinating insects and their habitats.
• Learn to compose your sketches effectively: Highlight key features and capture the unique beauty of each specimen.
• Experiment with different techniques and materials: Add depth and dimension to your work with expert guidance.
• Incorporate colour swatches, notes, and labels: Enhance your sketchbook's educational value and create a lasting record of your observations.
In this comprehensive book packed with step-by-step instructions, Dianne generously shares her knowledge on selecting the perfect sketchbook (or even making your own with simple bookbinding techniques), to the in-depth development of sketchbook pages, covering content and composition, what parts of the plant to include, how to deal with different subjects, and now to bring your work to life with simple watercolour techniques.
Illustrated throughout with examples of Dianne's beautiful sketchbook pages this is a truly inspirational guide that will give you everything you need to start creating stunning nature sketchbooks and journals.
Discover the profound therapeutic benefits of botanical sketchbooking, immerse yourself in nature, observe the intricate details of plants and insects, and harness your creativity to capture their essence on paper with Sketching Nature.
Sketchbooks are a simple and accessible way of becoming more involved with nature, with all the wellbeing benefits that brings, while learning to draw and paint with purpose. This beautiful yet practical book is aimed at those just starting out in botanical art and nature journaling, as well as more experienced artists looking to evolve their sketching practice.
• Explore a variety of subjects: From delicate flowers and towering trees to fascinating insects and their habitats.
• Learn to compose your sketches effectively: Highlight key features and capture the unique beauty of each specimen.
• Experiment with different techniques and materials: Add depth and dimension to your work with expert guidance.
• Incorporate colour swatches, notes, and labels: Enhance your sketchbook's educational value and create a lasting record of your observations.
In this comprehensive book packed with step-by-step instructions, Dianne generously shares her knowledge on selecting the perfect sketchbook (or even making your own with simple bookbinding techniques), to the in-depth development of sketchbook pages, covering content and composition, what parts of the plant to include, how to deal with different subjects, and now to bring your work to life with simple watercolour techniques.
Illustrated throughout with examples of Dianne's beautiful sketchbook pages this is a truly inspirational guide that will give you everything you need to start creating stunning nature sketchbooks and journals.
Discover the profound therapeutic benefits of botanical sketchbooking, immerse yourself in nature, observe the intricate details of plants and insects, and harness your creativity to capture their essence on paper with Sketching Nature.
