Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink - Combine science with art, and journey through nature

This beautiful book combines the author's extensive ecological knowledge with art, and her passion for drawing with ink. It is packed with clear instruction and inspirational illustrations, and will be treasured by artists, illustrators, scientists and ecologists alike. Practical advice is given on using a range of materials and equipment for illustrating in pen and ink, as well as the collection and preservation of subject matter and reference material. Detailed instruction is given on how to create essential mark-making techniques that will enhance your illustrations through accurate depiction of shape, form, texture and pattern, and in the principles and elements of design. Subject-themed chapters include plants, strandline and marine specimens, fossils, invertebrates, and mammals. There are step-by-step exercises suitable for all skill levels, and case studies describing working practice as a professional illustrator.

Info autore

Sarah Morrish is a widely-respected artist, illustrator and tutor, with many years of teaching experience. With a working background in ecology and conservation, she aims to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of nature in all its forms. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, the Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society and a Fellow of the Linnean Society.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Sarah Morrish
• Editore: Wiley
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.08.2021
• EAN: 9781785009228
• ISBN: 978-1-78500-922-8
• Dimensioni: 220 mm x 280 mm x 15 mm
• Peso: 766 g
• Illustrazioni: farbige Illustrationen
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Pittura, disegno, colore; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; ART / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Paintings and painting in ink, Drawing & drawings, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & Art Manuals