This collection of 19 step-by-step projects will teach the artist simple and effective techniques for creating beautiful floral illustrations using a variety of media. Included are techniques for pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and watercolour with ink, which will enable the artist to create crisp, clean illustrations.
Introduction; Materials; Chapter 1: Basic form and perspective; Chapter 2: Black and white pencil; Chapter 3: Pen and ink; Chapter 4: Ink wash; Chapter 5: Transparent watercolour; Chapter 6: Mixed media; Concluding tips
BS King is a freelance botanical illustrator, she also teaches botanical illustration at Cornell University in the US. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Danish Horticultural Society in Copenhagen, London's Westminster Gallery and at the Sola Gallery in Ithaca.