Category: Botanical Illustration
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Why Botanical Art: The Importance of Illustration
The Importance of Illustration: Why We Continue Creating The aesthetic beauty of botanical illustration has fascinated and inspired people for centuries, but beyond its visual appeal, botanical drawings help identify and understand plants in a timeless manner. “Botanical illustration serves as a connection between art and science and, in fact, is firmly planted in each … Continued
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4 Tricks to Fool the Eye: Trompe L'oeil
Have you ever seen a drawing so realistic that it fools you into believing it’s a three-dimensional object? “Trompe L’oeil” is a French term meaning “Fool the Eye”. Learn (from Wendy!) how to incorporate these fun techniques on kraft paper and tell a story by choosing related or symbolic elements to draw. Lesson … Continued
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8 Tips to Determine When to Put the Pencils Down
How to Tell if your Botanical Drawing is Finished: 8 Tips for Art Evaluation When we look at our own work, our first thoughts are often critical, focusing on how we could make it better… So how do you know when your work is complete? Every artist should ask these questions while drawing … Continued
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Sharing Botanical Art: Diversity & Reciprocal Respect
Shared Histories. Shared Environments. Shared Arts. Encouraging Diversity & Reciprocal Respect in Scientific Botanical Illustration The History of Botanical Drawing & Decolonizing the Future of Botanical Art By Emet Lipson & the Draw Botanical Team “How we relate to one another is essential to environmentalism. If you’re not talking about human rights, economic equity, … Continued
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The Best Botanical Illustration Book for Your Creative Style
The Best Botanical Illustration Book for Your Creative Style Compare Instructional Art Books & Find Your Perfect Fit Choosing a botanical illustration book can feel a bit like looking around a lush garden, paralyzed with so many beautiful options, each equally enticing in their own ways. But which option is best for you? Whether you’re … Continued
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How to Draw a Rose
How to Draw a Rose Tutorial A Botanical Illustration Guide using Watercolor & Colored Pencil By the Draw Botanical Instructor Team Roses have been drawn, painted, admired, and studied for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. Their layered petals, luminous color, and sculptural form make them endlessly fascinating subjects for botanical artists. Learning … Continued
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5 Warm-Up Exercises to Stretch your Drawing Muscles
Warm Up with 5 Effective Exercises Stretch Artistic Abilities & Strengthen Drawing Muscles What do artists and athletes have in common? They both use their bodies as instruments to perform enjoyable activities. To keep their instruments in tip-top shape, they often stretch their muscles before they begin. Botanical illustrations can take a loooong … Continued
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Make Your Own Unique Holiday Cards with Botanicals
DIY Easy Heartfelt Gifts for Your Favorite People Celebrate Holidays with Handmade Cards & Botanical Art Handmade gifts bring so much joy. If you’re looking to DIY this year and spend more time than money, we’ve got tips to help you make easy heartfelt gifts your loved ones will LOVE. Do it yourself and impress … Continued
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How to Draw Lichen & Moss: Technique Tips for Realistic Botanical Art
How to Draw Lichen & Moss Technique Tips to Illustrate Types of Moss & Lichen Using Colored Pencil Drawing & Watercolor Painting By Pam Thompson & the Draw Botanical Team When nature’s beauty leaves me speechless, observational drawing is how I express my awe. Botanical art gives me an excuse to study a … Continued
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How to Draw Texture: The Key to Realistic Botanical Art
How to Draw Texture: The Key to Realistic Botanical Art Transform Your 2D Botanical Drawings with Textures that Look 3D Easy Texture Drawing Ideas to Try Ever wonder how to make your botanical drawings leap off the page? The secret lies in texture. By infusing your forms with texture, you can transform a basic sphere … Continued
