Botanical Art Techniques

The Ultimate Reference, from the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists.

This definitive guide is the most thorough how-to available on every major technique of botanical artistry. The experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists offer step-by-step projects that move from introductory to advanced—so any level of artist can build on acquired skills. Helpful tutorials cover watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, egg tempera, oils, pen and ink, and printmaking.

Filled with more than 900 photographs and stunning examples of finished art by the best contemporary botanical artists, Botanical Art Techniques is the authoritative manual on this exquisite art form.

A tutorial and artwork by local Bay Area artist, Catherine Watters, is featured on pages 199-204.  Published September 2020.  ISBN 9781604697902