The art of botanical & bird illustration : an artist's guide to drawing and illustrating realistic flora, fauna, and botanical scenes from nature / Mindy Lighthipe
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- GETTING STARTED -- Introduction -- Introduction to Drawing Supplies -- Drawing Techniques -- Color -- ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES -- Accurate Drawing -- Leaf Identification -- Leaf Anatomy -- Drawing a Leaf Front & Back -- Twisting Leaves -- Drawing a Branch -- Atmospheric Perspective -- Root Systems -- Drawing a Root System -- Flowers -- Incorporating Birds -- PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER -- Developing an Idea -- From Sketch to Final Color -- Hummingbird & Pink Flamingo Heliconia -- Toucan & Papaya
Great Horned OwlsCreating a Sketchbook -- Gallery of Finished Artwork -- About the Artist -- Blank Page -- Blank Page
Summary
Draw and paint beautiful, vibrant, and realistic birds and botanicals. This one-stop guide will teach you to take a simple sketch and transform it into fine art