Handbook of Plant Forms for Botanical Artists

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Handbook of Plant Forms for Botanical Artists Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Batsford
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Pages: 224 ISBN: 9781849940726 Categories: , ,

A classic text from the turn of the 20th century, by Ernest E. Clark, has been heavily revised and expanded by the former president of the Society of Botanical Artists to produce a handbook of a range of plants. Each plant is illustrated with detailed botanical drawings and a painting, which may come from historic sources, from a contemporary work or feature an interesting medium. Together, it provides a reference for anyone looking for help in accurate botanical drawing and also in bringing a freshness to their botanical painting.

Over 60 favourite flowers and plants are covered, plus a special section on leaf forms. The text includes clear botanical descriptions to accompany each botanical drawing and also detailed information on the painting techniques and composition for each of the paintings.

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Margaret Stevens is the former President of the Society of Botanical Artists and exhibits regularly with the Royal Horticultural Society. She is author of several books on botanical illustration, including The Botanical Sketchbook. Ernest Ellis Clark (1869-1932) was a Derby-born artist who became an artist for Royal Crown Derby. He rose to be an arts instructor and later Arts Master at Derby College of Art, winning many prizes for art and becoming a National Silver Medallist in Ornament and Design. Three of his paintings are in Derby Museum and Art Gallery.