Sketching Nature: A Beginner's Guide to Keeping a Botanical Sketchbook

Learn how to start a botanical sketchbook, to improve both your drawing skills and your appreciation of the natural world, with renowned botanical illustrator and tutor Dianne Sutherland.

Sketchbooks are a simple and accessible way of becoming more involved with nature, with all the wellbeing benefits that brings, while learning to draw and paint with purpose. This beautiful yet practical book is aimed at those just starting out in botanical art and nature journaling, as well as more experienced artists looking to evolve their sketching practice.

In this comprehensive book packed with step-by-step instructions, Dianne generously shares her knowledge on selecting the perfect sketchbook (or even making your own with simple bookbinding techniques), to the in-depth development of sketchbook pages, covering content and composition, what parts of the plant to include, how to deal with different subjects, and how to bring your work to life with simple watercolour techniques.

Illustrated throughout with examples of Dianne's beautiful sketchbook pages this is a truly inspirational guide that will give you everything you need to start creating stunning nature sketchbooks and journals.

Discover the profound therapeutic benefits of botanical sketchbooking, immerse yourself in nature, observe the intricate details of plants and insects, and harness your creativity to capture their essence on paper with Sketching Nature.

Product Features

  • Publication Date: 06-05-2025
  • ISBN: 9781446314098
  • Price: £16.99 | $24.99
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 273 x 210mm
  • Extent: 128
SKU 1010250055
Barcode # 9781446314098
Brand Peribo
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Shipping Width 0.270m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.210m
Shipping Cubic 0.001134000m3

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