This was my first botanical illustration book purchase and I must say I was not disappointed! I've read and purchased several more (carefully chosen) since then and yet this one remains my very favorite and oft-referred to. I simply love it! It's very helpful to me to see not only the tutor's comments on her sketchbook, SBA assignments, and SBA diploma pieces, but also to see how she worked these things out, what colors she used, and so on, is super-helpful and inspiring. A great resource!
Inspirational and instructive, this mix of storytelling and beautiful images charts one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist. Both a showcase for Mary Ann's sketchbooks and paintings, and a record of her achievements, Botanical Sketchbook is packed with advice for aspiring professionals. Along with firsthand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced along the way, it includes work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Margaret Stevens, President of the Society of Botanical Artists, adds her insightful comments on each piece.
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