{"product_id":"classic-sketchbook-botanicals-secrets-of-observational-drawing-paperback","title":"Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals: Secrets of Observational Drawing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eValerie Baines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to draw beautiful flowers from the old masters with some help from \u003ci\u003eClassic Sketchbook: Botanicals\u003c\/i\u003e. Improve your skills by learning techniques on one page, and practicing on the next page.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine learning to \u003cb\u003edraw roses with Redoute\u003c\/b\u003e, or\u003cb\u003e tulips with Pieter Brugel\u003c\/b\u003e. Imagine learning the secrets that made their flower paintings stand out in their eras and\u003cb\u003e still stand out today\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eClassic Sketchbook: Botanicals\u003c\/i\u003e is an art book that shows you how to create flowers that will stand the test of time by taking a close look at the details of great floral paintings, and then coaching you through the techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each spread in this unique book is \u003cb\u003emade up of two hard working components\u003c\/b\u003e: The left-hand page features a close-up illustration from a \u003cb\u003enoted 19th century and earlier artist\u003c\/b\u003e, and the right-hand page, made from quality, uncoated stock, \u003cb\u003e is for drawing\u003c\/b\u003e. There are also \u003cb\u003ecoaching tips\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eobservations\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003edemonstrative sketch\u003c\/b\u003e on each page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As you progress through the book, \u003cb\u003eyou'll get to try a variety of artists' styles\u003c\/b\u003e, and see how to apply them to your own\u003cb\u003e personal style\u003c\/b\u003e. Don't wait to get started! By learning from the masters, you'll become a master yourself.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValerie Baines \u003c\/b\u003eis a founding member and past vice president of Britain's Society of Botanical Artists. She has illustrated more than ten books concerned with natural history, including \u003ci\u003eGuernsey Sketchbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Naturalist's Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Silk, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindful of Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e. She has written articles for\u003ci\u003e The Artist\u003c\/i\u003e magazine on drawing and painting in watercolor and tutors courses on painting at Pashley Manor, Ticehurst, Sussex, and at Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, Surrey, where there is a butterfly garden. Valerie Baines resides in East Sussex, in England. Visit her at www.valeriebaines.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760280142112,"sku":"9781631591396","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/71e6620623e9860664cfa2a2b7fdf7e2.webp?v=1780176325","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/classic-sketchbook-botanicals-secrets-of-observational-drawing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}