The Botanical Artist: Learn to Draw and Paint Flowers in the Style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this delightful botanical drawing book in full-color, inspired by the revered art style of Pierre-Joseph Redout , one of history's most famous botanical painters.

Pierre-Joseph Redout was one of the world's most influential botanical artists, known as 'the Rafael of flowers'. During his lifetime he worked as the official court artist to Queen Marie-Antoinette and then to Empress Jos phine, the wife of Napol on Bonaparte. Today he remains a giant in the world of botanical illustration, his style influencing artists to this day.

Artist and educator Fran ois Balsan guides you through the processes that Redout perfected, using step-by-step instructions to explain how you, too, can create beautifully realistic images of plants and flowers. Published in association with The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, this practical guide uses Kew's extensive botanical archives to feature Redout 's inspiring artwork.

Includes:
- Advice on equipment and preparing watercolor paints
- Focused projects to build up your expertise
- Tips on achieving different painting effects
- Guidance on perspective and presenting the results of your work

Learn from the master of botanical art to produce delicate botanical artwork, based on the beautiful flora that grows around us.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed art, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and color-by-numbers.