The Kew Book Of Drawing Flora And Fauna

Learn to draw stunning flora and fauna in easy steps with popular author and teacher, Joy-Louise Robinson (@Felicityandink). Discover 20 delightful projects including flowers, insects, birds and small animals, endorsed by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn, or a more experienced artist looking for new ideas and a fresh approach, this stunning book is designed to make drawing simple and enjoyable - and will give you results to be proud of. Joy-Louise's distinctive and much-loved bohemian botanical style of art is inspiring to look at, but made achievable through her carefully structured step drawings and clear instructions. This complete guide to drawing contains: A brief overview of the small amount of equipment required simply grab paper, pens and a pencil. A drawing warm-up section that will encourage you to experiment with mark-making and motion. In-depth tips and techniques in each section, from drawing accurate petal edges to creating realistic feathers and fur. Simple, easy-to follow steps, with each new step added in a different color, making it easy to identify which lines to add. A suggested color palette for each project as an optional coloured finish to your line drawings. So whether it's a cheerful daisy, glossy beetle, majestic magpie or snuffling hedgehog, it's never been easier to create your own beautiful array of flora and fauna.