Botanical Artist

Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this delightful botanical drawing book, inspired by the imitable art style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, one of history`s most famous botanical painters. Pierre-Joseph Redouté was known as `the Rafael of flowers`, having worked as an official court artist to Queen Marie-Antoinette and then to Empress Joséphine, the wife of Napoléon Bonaparte. Artist and educator François Balsan guides you through the processes that Redouté 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 Redouté`s inspiring artwork. Includes • Advice on equipment and preparing watercolour 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.