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Botanical Line Drawing

200 Step-by-Step Flowers, Leaves, Cacti, Succulents, and Other Items Found In Nature
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Botanical Line Drawing by Peggy Dean is an artistic guide that focuses on teaching the art of illustrating plants and flowers through simple, clear line drawings. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions and exercises designed to help beginners and experienced artists alike enhance their skills in botanical illustration. This artistic journey fosters creativity and mindfulness while exploring the natural beauty of plant life.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for nature and want to explore your creative side through simple, elegant plant illustrations. With step-by-step guidance, it's perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists looking to refine their botanical line drawing skills. Immerse yourself in the art of capturing the beauty of flora in a minimalistic and accessible way.

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Botanical Line Drawing

An easy, no-skills-necessary guide to drawing flowers, leaves, and cacti with 200 step-by-step prompts.

An easy, no-skills-necessary guide to drawing flowers, leaves, and cacti with 200 step-by-step prompts.

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An easy, no-skills-necessary guide to drawing flowers, leaves, and cacti with 200 step-by-step prompts.

From the artist behind the popular Pigeon Letters website, Botanical Line Drawing offers an accessible way to learn line drawing, an art form characterised by illustrative, doodle-like designs. It is embraced by a diverse range of artists who use both fine and bold lines to create various effects.

Botanical Line Drawing guides you in starting with the simplest doodles and progressing into more elaborate and delicate illustrations. The book focuses on the ever-popular theme of the natural world, covering flowers, leaves, succulents, houseplants, trees, branches, mushrooms, and more.

These straightforward line drawings empower you to develop and enjoy your personal style, while also inspiring you to incorporate these styles into other projects.

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Botanical Line Drawing by Peggy Dean is praised for its accessible approach to teaching line drawing, encouraging students to embrace imperfections and find joy in the art process. Reviewers highlight Dean's ability to simplify complex illustrations into manageable steps, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned artists looking to enhance their skills. Her inclusive and inspiring style encourages confidence in creativity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399582196

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: Full-colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

PEGGY DEAN is native to the Pacific Northwest and is a nationally recognized artist, with a focus on modern calligraphy and line drawing. She is the author of the blog The Pigeon Letters. Her work has been featured in Style Me Pretty, White Mag, and Smitten Magazine.

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