{"product_id":"beginners-guide-to-botanical-flower-painting-paperback","title":"Beginner's Guide to Botanical Flower Painting - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Lakin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean, fresh and precise botanical artwork is within your grasp, with Michael Lakin's clear and simple approach.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Lakin, known for his wonderful traditional botanical art, teaches you how to recreate the beauty of nature from first principles. Using Michael's six-stage process, you'll soon be able to reproduce any flower you choose in exacting detail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis complete guide to the crisp, precise finish of botanical painting marries traditional technique with contemporary style and includes sections on color, drawing, continuous tone, composition and dissection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Lakin makes botanical art approachable with simple exercises and a variety of step-by-step instructional approaches, making this a fantastic guide for aspirational beginners.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Lakin was born and bred in South Derbyshire, UK. His early learning was basic but he always excelled in art. After leaving school he moved into engineering, becoming a manager, before he left to start his own business. Michael kept up art as a hobby and began to teach classes in Botanical Art to adults. Since then he has exhibited in London and other parts of the UK. He has a purpose-built studio next to his rural home, where he teaches and gives demonstrations throughout the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is a full member of the Society of Botanical Artists (SBA) and a member of the Society of Floral Painters (SFP). He was awarded the Highly Commended Joyce Cummings Award for the portrait of Red Onions and he received a silver medal at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) London (April 2014) for paintings of the Lifecycle of the Newton Wonder Apple.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770177880352,"sku":"9781782213109","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a06486cbd505a9d8383b6beee00b10b6.webp?v=1780366451","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/beginners-guide-to-botanical-flower-painting-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}