Botanical Sketchbook
Mary Ann Scott (author), Margaret Stevens (author), Society of Botanical Artists (associated with work)
Paperback (05 Mar 2015)


Publishers Synopsis

This is the story of one womans journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist.

This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scotts work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field.

Margaret Stevenss comments on each assignment are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Anns successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Anns ongoing work as a botanical artist.


Book information

ISBN: 9781849941518
Publisher: Batsford Books
Imprint: Batsford
Pub date: 05 Mar 2015
DEWEY: 759.2
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 520g
Height: 218mm
Width: 276mm
Spine width: 9mm