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The Botanical Shoes by Billy Showell
Footwear from flowers - a sumptuous collection of fantasy shoes. It’s an unorthodox design concept but Billy has run with it! Article by Sarah Gardner, botanical artist and ABA Committee and Education Team member Preferring sneakers to stilettos, I was not sure whether I represented the target audience for The Botanical Shoes, but I needn’t have been concerned. For the botanical artist this book offers page after page of gentle, mind-opening inspiration - not really a ‘How to
Nov 133 min read


“Sketching Nature; The Beginner’s Guide to Keeping a Botanical Sketchbook” by Dianne Sutherland
In this comprehensive guide, packed with step-by-step instructions, renowned botanical artist and tutor Dianne generously shares her expert knowledge on the techniques and processes for creating beautiful nature-themed sketchbooks. Illustrated throughout with examples of Dianne’s exquisite sketchbook pages, this is an inspirational guide for beginners and more experienced artists alike, exploring a wide variety of botanical subjects and the best ways to capture them in your s
Oct 264 min read


Ferns: Lessons in Survival from Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants
How long have ferns existed for? How do they reproduce? How do ferns survive in different climates around the world? All of these...
Sep 205 min read


Indian Botanical Art: an illustrated history by Martyn Rix
Indian Botanical Art: an illustrated history by Martyn Rix is a beautifully laid out volume which takes us on a tour of Indian botanical...
Sep 34 min read


Secrets of Trees by Pamela Taylor
For those interested in accurately depicting and gaining deeper insight into the stature and ecological significance of tree species, Dr...
Jul 304 min read


A Wealth of Botanical Art!
Following on from Botanical Art Worldwide, we’ve been treated to two stunning botanical art exhibitions this summer. The SBA show...
Jul 38 min read
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