Blossoming Expertise Mastering The Art Of Botany
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| Author | : Dominic Front |
| Publisher | : Richards Education |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Science |
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Embark on a botanical journey like no other with "Blossoming Expertise: Mastering the Art of Botany." This comprehensive guide invites readers into the captivating world of plants, offering a rich tapestry of knowledge spanning ten chapters. From the fundamental principles of botany to advanced research techniques, each chapter explores a diverse array of topics, including plant structure and function, ecology, biogeography, ethnobotany, and cutting-edge botanical research. Delve into the cultural significance of plants, uncover traditional knowledge systems, and learn about the latest advances shaping the field. With over 100 sections packed with fascinating insights, practical applications, and captivating illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for botany enthusiasts, students, educators, and professionals alike. Whether you're a budding botanist or a seasoned researcher, "Blossoming Expertise" will inspire you to cultivate a deeper understanding of the plant kingdom and its myriad wonders.
| Author | : Wendy Hollender |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2020-04-07 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1984856723 |
A gorgeous, easy-to-follow, and inspiring guide to stunningly realistic botanical drawing that covers everything you need to draw our natural world. Achieve amazingly realistic and vibrant botanical illustrations, from flowers so dazzling you feel as if you might be able to smell them, to tomatoes that look as if they've just been picked from the garden. Wendy Hollender is known for her vivid, detailed, and inspiring illustrations and in The Joy of Botanical Drawing, she helps you take your art to the next level by sharing her perfected techniques through short lessons that start simple, then build on the basics with easy-to-use and clear step-by-step illustrations. Using colored pencils and watercolor pencils, Hollender shows you how to accomplish scientifically accurate botanical portraits of a spiraling pine cone, a spiky chestnut, a fuchsia-tined radish, a graceful morning glory, and many more. From colorful leaves to delicate petals to textured bark and slender stems, The Joy of Botanical Drawing will give you the skills to complete lifelike drawings while also enjoying nature and the mindfulness of a regular drawing practice.
| Author | : Matt Mattus |
| Publisher | : Cool Springs Press |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2020-03-10 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 0760366284 |
Get garden-tested guidance for beautiful blooms with this comprehensive, practical, and gorgeously illustrated study of the art of growing flowers. In Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening, author Matt Mattus offers expert tips on growing both annuals and biennials (including native and heirloom species) based on his decades of first-hand experience in his own garden and greenhouse, made popular on his blog Growing with Plants. Accompanied by lush photography, every variety or species presented includes detailed information and tips that go beyond the very basic information typically available on the seed packet or a nursery tag. You’ll discover: Basic growing methods, including how to start seeds, soil, sowing, hardening off, transplanting, and growing on. Advice for growing a wide range of different flowers, organized by blooming season, including annuals from seed, summer bulbs, vines such as wisteria, and even blooming shrubs like lilacs. In-depth profiles for a selection of flowers that include more-detailed growing techniques along with their histories and varieties. Pro tips, including how to grow challenging annual poppies and biennials from seed and forcing flowers for winter blooms. Just a small selection of the flowers covered: heirloom and exhibition chrysanthemums, larkspurs and annual poppies, delphiniums, peonies, lilacs, and wisteria. Bulbs include spring and summer bulbs such as anemone, ranunculus, tulips, lilies, gladiolus, and cut flower dahlias, while winter indoor bulbs cover every aspect of forcing bulbs indoors like narcissus, amaryllis, South African bulbs—and even how to force Lily of the Valley. Whether you’re interested in raising a small cut-flower garden, enhancing your flower border or containers, or just admiring the beauty of flowers, Mattus has it covered.
| Author | : Barrett Williams |
| Publisher | : Barrett Williams |
| Total Pages | : 97 |
| Release | : 2024-06-30 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : |
Discover the Magic of Modern Gardening with "Glasshouses"! Unlock the secrets of successful glasshouse gardening with "Glasshouses," your essential guide to transforming your gardening dreams into reality. Dive deep into the enchanting world of glasshouse cultivation as this comprehensive eBook takes you on an informative journey through every aspect of planning, building, and maintaining your perfect glasshouse. Begin your adventure with the rich history and ever-evolving design innovations of glasshouses. Learn about the many benefits they offer, from extended growing seasons to the protection of delicate plants. "Glasshouses" provides a detailed comparison of various glasshouse types and guides you in choosing the right one for your space, budget, and needs. Delve into the intricate structures and materials involved in constructing a robust glasshouse. From foundations and framing to glazing and insulation, each section is meticulously detailed to ensure your glasshouse stands the test of time. Explore state-of-the-art environmental control systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and humidity management, to create the perfect microclimate for your plants. Master the art of soil management, plant propagation, and seasonal planting with expert tips and techniques. "Glasshouses" covers everything from germination and grafting to composting and fertilization, ensuring you nurture thriving plants all year round. Learn how to fend off pests and diseases with organic control methods and keep an eye on your glasshouse's environmental conditions with practical DIY temperature control solutions. Lighting, pruning, watering, and irrigation are discussed in depth, helping you maintain optimum growing conditions. Discover best practices for growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs, and troubleshoot common issues with ease. Maximize your space using vertical gardening and other innovative techniques, and enjoy bountiful harvests with expert advice on harvesting and storing your produce. Routine maintenance and future planning are also covered, ensuring your glasshouse remains a vital part of your gardening life for years to come. Dive in and let "Glasshouses" be your trusted companion in creating a lush, productive, and sustainable garden paradise right outside your door!
| Author | : American Society of Botanical Artists |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 417 |
| Release | : 2020-09-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1604697903 |
Botanical Art Techniques is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, this essential reference features how-to tutorials for all the major techniques, moving from basic to intermediate to advanced, so the reader can build on their skills as they progress. Media covered in detail include graphite, pen and ink, watercolor on paper and vellum, and colored pencil, with further tutorials on egg tempera oil, acrylic, gouache, silverpoint, etching, and more. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with 900 photographs, Botanical Art Techniques is a must-have for creative people everywhere.
| Author | : Thomas J. Elpel |
| Publisher | : Hops Press |
| Total Pages | : 235 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781892784353 |
Explains the patterns method of plant identification, describing eight key patterns for recognizing more than 45,000 species of plants, and includes an illustrated reference guide to plant families.
| Author | : Karen Kluglein |
| Publisher | : Rockport Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 147 |
| Release | : 2020-06-09 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1631598570 |
Originally developed in the 18th century as a visual supplement to botanical nomenclature, botanical illustration and art uniquely fuse art and science by documenting the parts, details, and life cycles of plant species. In Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists, eminent botanical artist and veteran workshop instructor Karen Kluglein reveals her secrets for rendering leaves, flowers, berries, and branches both accurately and beautifully. The book begins with a brief history of the art form, followed by guidance on developing observational skills for this genre, key botanical terms and concepts, and the differences among botanical illustration, botanical art, and flower painting. The chapters that follow offer detailed guidance and demonstrations for drawing and painting botanicals in a variety of mediums: Drawing. Explore loose gestural drawing, precise measuring and rendering, and working from photographs with graphite, colored pencil, finepoint markers, pen and ink, and silverpoint. Painting. Master color mixing, washes, layering, gradations, values, and adding details in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic, plus guidance on adding “personality” to your work and knowing when a painting is done. Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists shows artists at all skill levels how to translate careful observations into stunning works of art.
| Author | : Dominic Front |
| Publisher | : Richards Education |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-03-28 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
Embark on a botanical journey like no other with "Blossoming Expertise: Mastering the Art of Botany." This comprehensive guide invites readers into the captivating world of plants, offering a rich tapestry of knowledge spanning ten chapters. From the fundamental principles of botany to advanced research techniques, each chapter explores a diverse array of topics, including plant structure and function, ecology, biogeography, ethnobotany, and cutting-edge botanical research. Delve into the cultural significance of plants, uncover traditional knowledge systems, and learn about the latest advances shaping the field. With over 100 sections packed with fascinating insights, practical applications, and captivating illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for botany enthusiasts, students, educators, and professionals alike. Whether you're a budding botanist or a seasoned researcher, "Blossoming Expertise" will inspire you to cultivate a deeper understanding of the plant kingdom and its myriad wonders.
| Author | : Wendy Hollender |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2010-07-20 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0823007065 |
A thorough immersion into the world of scientifically accurate, three-dimensional, and artistically rendered natural botanical illustration. The step-by-step instructions in this invaluable guide, written by one of the nation’s leading experts in the field, Wendy Hollender, will grow your artistic ability, whether you’re just broaching this unique skill or are already an expert. Each lesson in the book increases in complexity to build your skill set in a clear, concise, and accessible way. With a focus on the natural world through the botanical life-cycle, each project is not only a technical study, but a beautiful piece of artwork in and of itself. In this book, you will learn: • Single light source toning technique • Principles of perspective for drawing flowers • The fundamentals of plant anatomy • Colored pencil techniques and color theory of the natural world
| Author | : Joseph Paxton |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 1839 |
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