Books on Flowers and Gardens in Art
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Watercolour Flower Portraits |
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A botanical art book with a difference, that no only makes you want to achieve the finished product, but also inspires you with step-by-step instructions to think that you might even be able to achieve a decent picture. Who am I kidding? I'll never paint as prettily as Billy Showell, but I can sigh over her illustrations, and have fun following her guidelines. At the very least, I might learn to appreciate plants better. Packed with information on drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and composition, the book is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration. | |
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Japanese Garden |
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Surprisingly moving meditation on gardens and life, serenity, joy and acceptance. Zen teaching through elegant woodblock printing and a simple poetic text. A beautiful little book. | |
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Flora: Flowers in Art and Literature |
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Excellent value and very attractively produced. Written by the knowledgeable art historian Lucie-Smith, this is a nice gift or a treat for oneself. 300 illustrations including drawings by renaissance masters, prints and watercolours from Japan and China and works by contemporary artists. Intriguing quotations are mingled with snippets helping to untangle allegorical allusions or elucidate the artist's intentions. Of course, there are few practical tips on cultivation, but lots of inspiration and information. There is food here for brain and eye, for art historian and gardener. | |
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