Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals

Learn to draw beautiful flowers from the old masters with some help from Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals. Improve your skills by learning techniques on one page, and practicing on the next page. Imagine learning to draw roses with Redoute , or tulips with Pieter Brugel . Imagine learning the secrets that made their flower paintings stand out in their eras and still stand out today . Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals is an art book that shows you how to create flowers that will stand the test of time by taking a close look at the details of great floral paintings, and then coaching you through the techniques. Each spread in this unique book is made up of two hard working components : The left-hand page features a close-up illustration from a noted 19th century and earlier artist , and the right-hand page, made from quality, uncoated stock, is for drawing . There are also coaching tips , observations , and a demonstrative sketch on each page. As you progress through the book, you'll get to try a variety of artists' styles , and see how to apply them to your own personal style . Don't wait to get started! By learning from the masters, you'll become a master yourself.