{"title":"Valerie Baines","description":"\u003cp\u003eValerie Baines offers beautifully crafted works that explore the rich interplay between art and nature. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eClassic Sketchbook: Botanicals\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to appreciate the delicate details and timeless elegance found in botanical illustration and other creative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of arts and culture, Valerie Baines' collection blends artistic inspiration with practical insight, making her work a valuable resource for both seasoned artists and those discovering the joy of sketching and design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classic-sketchbook-botanicals-by-valerie-baines-9781631591396","title":"Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to sketch and paint flowers, from bud to full-blown!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine learning to draw roses with Redoute, or tulips with Pieter Brugel. Imagine learning the secrets that made their flower paintings stand out in their eras and still stand out today. \u003cem\u003eClassic Sketchbook: Botanicals\u003c\/em\u003e is a draw-in book that shows you how by taking a close look at the details of great floral paintings and coaching readers to try the techniques with the help of an expert's suggestions. Printed on quality uncoated stock and suited for drawing and watercolour, each spread will consist of two working parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-hand page is for study, featuring a close-up of a drawing or painting by a noted artist from the 19th century or earlier. The right-hand page is for drawing, with only a small box for the expert's brief coaching tips, observations, and a demonstrative sketch. While progressing through the book and trying the different artist styles, you'll gain observational confidence and techniques to apply to your own drawing and painting. In learning from the masters, you'll become a master yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596010275052,"sku":"9781631591396","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631591396-classic-sketchbook-botanicals.jpg?v=1777912948"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/valerie-baines.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}