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The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration

Author Mindy Lighthipe
Release Date: 2017/10/01
ISBN: 9781633225749
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Book Description

Draw and paint beautiful, vibrant, and realistic birds and botanicals. This one-stop guide will teach you to take a simple sketch and transform it into fine art.

Table of Contents

  1. GETTING STARTED
    1. Introduction
    2. Introduction to Drawing Supplies
    3. Drawing Techniques
    4. Color
  2. ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES
    1. Accurate Drawing
    2. Leaf Identification
    3. Leaf Anatomy
    4. Drawing a Leaf Front & Back
    5. Twisting Leaves
    6. Drawing a Branch
    7. Atmospheric Perspective
    8. Root Systems
    9. Drawing a Root System
    10. Flowers
    11. Incorporating Birds
  3. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
    1. Developing an Idea
    2. From Sketch to Final Color
    3. Hummingbird & Pink Flamingo Heliconia
    4. Toucan & Papaya
    5. Great Horned Owls
    6. Creating a Sketchbook
  4. Gallery of Finished Artwork
  5. About the Artist
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