Tag: Technique
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The Art of Erasing: When and How to Use Different Erasers in Your Artistic Toolkit
The Art of Erasing: When & How to Use Different Erasers in Your Artistic Toolkit Different Types of Erasers: 4 Essential Erasers for Botanical Artists Note: This is NOT an affiliated post. We mention specific products that our instructors like to use for the Draw Botanical Method, and we encourage you to use what you … Continued
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The Draw Botanical Dictionary: Learn the Language of Botanical Illustration
Learn the Language of Illustration: Botanical Terms and Definitions A Growing Glossary of Botany & Drawing Definitions Essential for Artists & Nature Lovers Your Go-To Guide for Garden Terminology & Creative Vocabulary Written with care, curiosity, and a deep love of the natural world by the Draw Botanical Team When you sit down with … 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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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
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How to Draw a Fall Leaf: A Botanical Art Tutorial
Paint Colorful Autumn Leaves with Watercolor & Colored Pencils Falling leaves are trees’ way to declare that summer is out and sweater season is in! Put down your pumpkin spice, pick up your art supplies, and create your own colorful leaf illustration to capture that fresh autumn feeling. Scroll through this post for basic … Continued
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9 Steps to Lifelike Leaves
Draw a Leaf in 9 Simple Steps When you create a botanical illustration showcasing a plant’s important parts, you are likely to face the challenge of drawing realistic green leaves. Though there are many different kinds of leaves, this tutorial focuses on how to draw a leaf with net veining (ex. rose, hibiscus, oak, hydrangea). … Continued
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The Secret to Watercolor Techniques
The secret to producing the watercolor painting of your dreams is… patience! Wait for it to dry completely between layers. Keep reading for more helpful watercolor tips from our instructors. Go with the flow “Working in watercolor requires not only patience, but also the willingness to relinquish control. With colored pencils, we are mostly … Continued
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How to Draw Flowers That Feel Real
How to Draw Flowers That Feel Real Practical Tips for Painting Beautiful Blooms Realistic flower drawing tips and techniques for adding depth, dimension, and clarity to your botanical art We’ve all seen stunning snapdragons, radiant roses or fascinating foxgloves that made us think, “Wow, I want to stare at this for hours and … Continued
