Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink

Combine science with art, and journey through nature

Sarah Morrish (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

208 Seiten

2021
The Crowood Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78500-922-8 (ISBN)

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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.

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.

Erscheinungsdatum	06.12.2021
Zusatzinfo	373 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort	Ramsbury
Sprache	englisch
Maße	220 x 280 mm
Gewicht	766 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Malen / Zeichnen
ISBN-10	1-78500-922-2 / 1785009222
ISBN-13	978-1-78500-922-8 / 9781785009228
Zustand	Neuware