Practice Makes Perfect II A Botanical Illustration Sketchbook |
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| Illustrator:
| School of Botanical Art and Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens, |
| (various roles):
| Denver Botanic Gardens, |
| Other:
| Denver Botanic Gardens, |
| Editor:
| Hjelmroos-Koski, Mervi |
| Notes by:
| Hjelmroos-Koski, Mervi |
| Editor-In-Chief:
| Hjelmroos-Koski, Mervi |
| Preface by:
| Showell, Billy |
| Foreword by:
| Showell, Billy |
| Introduction by:
| Smith, Lucy T. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9678676-2-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2018 |
| Publisher: | Denver Botanic Gardens
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Practice Makes Perfect II: A Botanical Illustration Sketchbook from Denver Botanic Gardens' School of Botanical Art and Illustration is a collaborative project that showcases the skills and unique perspectives of 74 botanical illustrators. Assembled page by page as the sketchbook traveled from one artist to the next, this collection represents friendship, shared ideas and community along with impressive artistic ability. Botanical illustration is based on scientific study, but it is...
More DescriptionPractice Makes Perfect II: A Botanical Illustration Sketchbook from Denver Botanic Gardens' School of Botanical Art and Illustration is a collaborative project that showcases the skills and unique perspectives of 74 botanical illustrators. Assembled page by page as the sketchbook traveled from one artist to the next, this collection represents friendship, shared ideas and community along with impressive artistic ability. Botanical illustration is based on scientific study, but it is also a highly creative form of expression that can be executed in many different media. This book reveals that combination of technical accuracy and aesthetic freedom, as each botanical image jumps off the page in all its detailed glory.