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 assignments 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.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Could be better.By TrisarahtopsGood material and content; but man this is a dry read. It is not engaging like it could be given the topic. Chapters should be shorter and more to the point. There are a lot of words but not much being said a lot of the time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh; American University of SharjahExcellent book on a timely subject. A must read for policy makers; planners; designers/archeticts1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book for plannersBy SL55Good read to help planners comply with all of the healthy community and sustainability issues being advocated by "those who know better."
