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Then individual species are clearly described and a detailed illustration is given on the same page.Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums, from the olive tree to the eucalyptus, this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features, and the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the small format edition:\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘Entertaining and informative. 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Covering all tree species commonly found outside the major arboretums, the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification, and the illustrations are annotated with essential features.The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves, buds, and firs you are likely to find, which also provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a ''key'' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Individual species are then thoroughly described and a detailed illustration features on the same page.This is the ideal poc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Entertaining and informative. 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Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. 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Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick and easy reference. The text offers a complete account of over 1,900 wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, along with a summary of their European distribution.Collins Wild Flower Guide is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is a great achievement that will be hard to match … a beautiful and well-judged illustrated flora.' 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From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish ''moss'' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis charming and beautifully illustra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history * Kew magazine *\u003cbr\u003eWho knew that the milky sap from dandelions is similar to that of rubber trees, so much so that, in the 1930s, 260 square miles of Eastern Europe were dedicated to growing Russian dandelions successfully to produce rubber until the end of the Second World War?  Or did you know that Cook pine trees tilt towards the equator?  These are only two fascinating facts from a book packed with similar gems -- Tiffany Daneff * Country Life *\u003cbr\u003eA fun and fascinating read, combining science, culture, botany and travel writing * Flower Arranger *\u003cbr\u003eWith beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands -- Ciara Dossett * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA trustee of the Eden Project, his knowledge is encyclopaedic, but it is the combination of science and storytelling that makes his book stand out... With Drori's evocative prose and Lucille Clerc's exquisite illustrations, this is a book to treasure -- Juanita Coulson * The Lady *\u003cbr\u003eAROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PLANTS by Jonathan Drori is a brilliant and - thanks to Lucille Clerc - a beautiful book. It's an excellent companion to the same author's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES.  Everybody who has the slightest interest in plants - and people - and wonders why we need to conserve botanical biodiversity should read this book -- Nigel Chaffey * Botany.one *\u003cbr\u003eThe book is lively, entertaining and educational and the author's personal comments and witty asides, often made me laugh out loud.  It is a credit to his skill and dedication that every fact-filled sentence is rich in information about each chosen plant, be it ethnobotanical, economic, folklore, myth, history, religion, culinary or etymology - not a word is wasted... Lucille Clerc's astonishingly beautiful, vibrantly coloured illustrations are an absolute delight, summing up the key points about each plant perfectly - you will find humour in these too... It would make a fabulous gift, yet contains enough facts to be of benefit to students of plant sciences, it is also a must have for anyone who guides at a public garden or has an interest in the relationship between plants and people in the past, present and future -- Matthew Biggs * Gardens Illustrated *\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change * The Herald, Portfolio *\u003cbr\u003eWith its fascinating blend of the cultural, historic and scientific, Jonathan Drori's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES  led readers on a global tour telling the stories of people and plants. Now, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PLANTS (Laurence King £20) reprises the winning formula with a botanical travelogue ranging from the edible - tomato, vanilla, cacao, artichoke - to the religious - myrrh, lotus - and species such as the opium poppy or sugar cane which have dominated whole economies -- Bridget Galton * Ham \u0026amp; High *\u003cbr\u003e[Jonathan Drori] comes to this book with a lifetime of experience and a passion for talking about - and encouraging the preservation of - plants, trees, insects and birds. He brings with him a cheerfully wry sense of humour and a wonderful way of explaining to the previously ignorant the golden nuggets of fact, the \"did you knows?\" that make the book such fun to read -- Jenni Fraser * Jewish Chronicle *\u003cbr\u003ePacked with insights, this is a book to treasure * Saga magazine *\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc, the book is crammed with great stories. It will appeal not just to gardeners, but to anyone interested in the natural world and the ingenious means by which our ancestors adapted the plants around them for food, clothing, shelter, recreation and artistry * The Herald *\u003cbr\u003eA terrifically opinionated guide to a selection of world plants and their place in culture. Our author travels the globe via plants, like a plantsman Phineas Fogg, from Nettle and Mistletoe here to Saffron crocus and mandrake in Southern Europe to damask rose in South Asia to vanilla in Africa. Each is illustrated with panache by Lucille Clere. It's one to browse, and a source of fun facts. Did you know that nutmeg in excess has hallucinogenic effects? Apparently Malcolm X used nutmeg in jail for a high; it was banned in prisons in the US to avoid misuse. Or that myrrh was used in Biblical times for an antiseptic mouthwash as well as for incense and that the body of Admiral Nelson was preserved in myrrh-infused brandy to bring back to England (which the crew is said to have drunk in his honour)? There's lots like this -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003eMonty Don describes \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Plants\u003c\/i\u003e as 'A delightful book that informs and charms in equal measure' - a brilliant way to sum up a book written by someone with deep scientific knowledge, rather than where information is simply lifted from websites. As you turn the pages, facts illuminate, titillate and inform. I kept saying to myself 'I didn't know that' and was thrilled by my new knowledge. Jonathan Drori writes with passion, gentle humour and command of the subject... anyone interested in the plant world would find it of great interest. The illustrations by Lucille Clerc completment the worlds beautifully * Flora magazine *\u003cbr\u003eIf you read extensively on many subjects, then here's another fascinating book to add to your collection - you'll love this one. Not only is it beautifully written and superbly illustrated, but it's also informative and fun. And there's a lot to delve into, depending on your moods. Maybe you'll just want to read up on one of the 80 plants or at other times get stuck into a geographic section. Or perhaps you'll opt for the culinary tips, sometimes the medicinal uses or very often the history. In this, Jonathan Drori has written another remarkable book and distilled fascinating content into each two-page exposé... you'll both learn from and enjoy this colourful introduction to the world of wild plants. * Plant Life magazine *\u003cbr\u003eThe stories from \"the riotous and often bizarre plant world\" have the power to \"intertwine science with history and culture\" and that's exactly what Jonathan Drori does in this world-tour cornucopia of growing things. His scientific knowledge of plants is extensive but he wears it lightly as he writes passionately about intoxicants such as absinthe and cannabis, flavourings such as the misunderstood vanilla, and the imaginative and constant search for aphrodisiacs. If you think you know about the humble potato (Drori's paragraph on our Great Famine is admirably balanced) or tomato or nettle or dandelion, you'll learn still more here, while also learning about exotica such as mandrake and carnivorous plants. The book is beautifully illustrated and a must for anyone interested in the world around them -- Brian Maye * Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eIt's fair to say that Jonathan Drori, who has spent his life involved with plants and is now a member of the Council of Ambassadors of WWF and The Woodland Trust, has a real place in his hear for the simple and overlooked... Drori describes plants almost lovingly, allowing space for their beauty and ingenuity. Take this particularly appealing description of the nutmeg plant: 'Girdling the shiny nut is a succulent, lacy layer, an utterly sensual blood-red aril, or seed covering, which is itself surrounded by a fleshy husk.' Such descriptions are complemented throughout by drawings of each plant from illustrator Lucille Clerc; combined, they make for a beautiful book that can easily be dipped in and out of as the fancy takes you -- Katie Burton * Geographical *\u003cbr\u003eStructured by continent, this book guides the reader around the world, dipping into the stories of the tiny, the towering, the parasitic and the submarine... Helping to paint the picture of not just what each plant looks like, but how it is used, where it sits in the landscape and how it interacts with wildlife, are Lucille Clerc's beautiful illustrations. From the unfurling leaves of the silver tree fern to the colours and impossible shapes of some unique and strange-looking orchids, these drawings add yet another layer of delight... 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As this book so wonderfully shows, they are more than life-support machines: they provide colour, flavour and magic to our everyday lives, and we need to learn to appreciate them * Oryx *\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836753723735,"sku":"9781399610698","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399610698.jpg?v=1710382038"},{"product_id":"collins-tree-guide-9780007139545","title":"Collins Tree Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe.This brand-new field guide to the trees of northern Europe contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. 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It's a \"go to\" title for both experienced and novice stitches alike. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Marion Dickins * Customer review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you love floral garden embroidery, especially if you like stitching small motifs that have an exuberant garden feel to them, you're just going to love this book.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEmbroidered Country Gardens is a beautiful book, and it's a thorough book when it comes to instruction for this type of free-style surface embroidery. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI didn't see any \"cons\" to the book. It'll make a beautiful, fun, and attainable addition to your embroidery library, whether for reference or for further project development.\u003c\/p\u003e * Mary Corbet - Needle n Thread *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book was one of the most highly anticipated books here at Seashore Creative and it certainly lived up to expectations. \u003cbr\u003e What we love is the sheer volume of helpful information, particularly the detailed explanations of how to create each flower, plus the detail in the stitches, the patterns for tracing and templates.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn absolutely stunning and gorgeous book!\u003c\/p\u003e * Seashore Creative *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndulge your love of nature and gardens with this beautiful book on hand embroidery.  You don’t have to be a keen gardener to appreciate these lovely designs featuring gardens at their best, flowers and the creatures that live there.  This reminds me of the vintage embroidery transfers my mother had collected and with which I learned the craft as a child.  There is even a crinoline lady in the garden amid the buttonhole hollyhocks and French knot delphiniums!  But Ms Bateman has taken it farther than my old book showing basic freestyle stitches as she has introduced some stumpwork too as well as beads, covered washers, buttons, trapunto and needlelace.  This is very much a 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century embroidery book that takes the traditional idealized garden worked in freestyle stitches and mixes it up a bit; this really brings it all to life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStarting from the beginning you can discover how the author works and what tools and materials you need to obtain.  There is advice on buying needles, storing threads and binding a hoop as well as a section with staged photographs showing how to cover buttons and washers, transfer designs, pad designs to make them raised and more. It is all very well explained with clear diagrams and explanatory text accompanying the many photographs.  I like the way the best needle for each stitch is given, and there is even a section on perfecting those tricky bullion knots.  Following this section is one giving an A-Z of garden flowers, showing the most commonly grown varieties in embroidery and explaining how they are worked.  Roses get two whole pages all to themselves (most of the other flowers get a third of a page) and there are several different ways of working them using a variety of stitches.  Also shown are things and creatures found in a garden that you might want to add, from archways to trugs, insects and birds together with that crinoline lady.  Advice is given on how to design your own garden using very basic art materials like pens and coloured pencils.  The rest of the book contains twelve projects showing how you can decorate all kinds of items using the author’s designs.  In place of the usual cushions and cards are some items embroiders would enjoy making and using including an ort bag, scissor keeper, pincushion, needle case and sewing bag.  My own favourite has to be the lovely clutch purse which doubles as a pencil case.  Each project has a list of what you need, photograph of the item in situ and pattern\/diagram.  Instructions are text only in rather small print – perhaps it is as well that there are patterns for a glasses case and magnifying glass!  Even a beginner can practice the stitches and techniques earlier in the book but the actual projects are aimed at intermediate level embroiderers who are also competent at making up items.  Instructions for doing this are also given, again text only.  This is a lovely book that certainly made me itch to start making that purse; one for the keeper shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you cannot find a good range of embroidery and needlecraft materials locally try http:\/\/www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Rachel A Hyde * MyShelf.com *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am very passionate about embroidery, I think the art of stitching fabulous designs lie in the ways of the teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLorna Bateman both expertly explains and demonstrates the craft, and her 'pictures' come alive in this very, very beautiful book.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe photography is stunning, and with the addition of templates, you will quickly be able to sew an amazing project. It will be easy to become a master of embroidery with just this one book.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbroidered Country Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e lists all the tools you will need, it also gives you a comprehensive guide to needles.... if you thought there was only one kind think again!!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe stitches are in A-Z order and what I loved was that each stitch is given a visual diagram, a hint and tip box and an easy to understand explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere are 12 projects, each one is perfect to practice your stitches and once again comes with specialist advice on getting a professional finish to your work.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a must have book, inspired by nature it is quite divine.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever been to one of Lorna Bateman's workshops then you will love this book. If you haven't then you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e * SEW Region Magazine (June 2019) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndulge your love of nature and gardens with this beautiful book on hand embroidery. You don’t have to be a keen gardener to appreciate these lovely designs featuring gardens at their best, flowers and the creatures that live there. This reminds me of the vintage embroidery transfers my mother had collected and with which I learned the craft as a child. There is even a crinoline lady in the garden amid the buttonhole Hollyhocks and French knot delphiniums!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut Ms Bateman has taken it farther than my old book showing basic freestyle stitches, as she has introduced some stumpwork, too, as well as beads, covered washers, buttons, trapunto and needlelace. This is very much a 21st century embroidery book that takes the traditional idealized garden worked in freestyle stitches and mixes it up a bit; this really brings it all to life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStarting from the beginning, you can discover how the author works and what tools and materials you need to obtain. There is advice on buying needles, storing threads and binding a hoop as well as a section with staged photographs showing how to cover buttons and washers, transfer designs, pad designs to make them raised and more. It is all very well explained with clear diagrams and explanatory text accompanying the many photographs. I like the way the best needle for each stitch is given, and there is even a section on perfecting those tricky bullion knots.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFollowing this section is one giving an A-Z of garden flowers, showing the most commonly grown varieties in embroidery and explaining how they are worked. 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This is a lovely book that certainly made me itch to start making that purse; one for the keeper shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you cannot find a good range of embroidery and needlecraft materials locally try www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Rachel A Hyde * MyShelf.com *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 6\u003cbr\u003e Tools and materials 8\u003cbr\u003e Preparation 26\u003cbr\u003e A–Z of stitches 40\u003cbr\u003e A–Z of garden flowers 52\u003cbr\u003e In my country garden 72\u003cbr\u003e Designing your own garden 84\u003cbr\u003e The projects 88\u003cbr\u003e Wall art 94\u003cbr\u003e Sewing bag 98\u003cbr\u003e Glasses case 104\u003cbr\u003e Magnifier cover 108\u003cbr\u003e Needle case 112\u003cbr\u003e Pencil case 116\u003cbr\u003e Beginner’s pincushion 120\u003cbr\u003e Pincushion 124\u003cbr\u003e Scissor keeper 126\u003cbr\u003e Tape measure cover 130\u003cbr\u003e Thimble pip 134\u003cbr\u003e Thread catcher 138\u003cbr\u003e Finishing off your work 142\u003cbr\u003e Patterns for tracing 152\u003cbr\u003e Index 160\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066942796119,"sku":"9781782215783","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781782215783.jpg?v=1713212815"},{"product_id":"the-kew-book-of-painting-roses-in-watercolour-9781782216568","title":"The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoses have a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to capture their character, colour and form in watercolour, and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author's own extensive collection of inspiring paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGuided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with clear explanations of essential watercolour techniques followed by a short project that allows the reader to explore the nature of watercolour in a practical way. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly in order to reproduce the purity and variety of this much-loved family of flowers. This is followed by sections on how to gather reference material; how to compose your own paintings; and how to inject your paintings with colour and light. All are accompanied by three further step-by-step projects, each culminating in a stunning painting of your own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have just started painting roses and I found this beautiful book easy to follow. It is ideal for new and experienced watercolour painters. It has beautiful illustrations. I adore roses and am looking forward to painting my first one.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Julie Jenkins-Jessup * Amazon *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is well written and informative. Lots of background information on the history of the rose, inspiring the reader to visit the rose section of Kew gardens for further study of these amazing flowers. Clear concise instructions about how to go about painting your own interpretation of the rose\/s. Beautiful illustrations. A book to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Mal Jenner * Amazon *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose enthusiast and artist, Trevor Waugh, has worked closely with Kew Gardens to showcase historical images from the Kew archives as well as his own extensive collection of paintings. \u003cem\u003ePainting Roses in Watercolour\u003c\/em\u003e will show you how to capture the form, character and, most importantly, colour of a whole variety of roses, with clear explanations of the colour mixes, techniques used and projects to work through along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSections on gathering reference material, composition and adding light and colour to your work are each accompanied by 3 step-by-step projects.\u003c\/p\u003e * Leisure Painter *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new book by Trevor Waugh is always welcome and one on roses, which are always popular, and of which he is himself an enthusiast, all the more so. Add in the authority that the Kew connection provides and this has always looked like a sure-fire winner from the first proposal. For all this, devoting a whole book to a single species is a calculated risk. Are there enough people who want to study the subject in sufficient depths, and what about those for whom general colour and shape of flowers are more important than specific type? If you're still on board, you'll be rewarded with the whole gamut of colour, variety and a series of flower portraits - rather than detailed botanical illustrations - that explore colour, shape, petals, leaves and stems.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is every inch a classic Trevor Waugh book that does full justice to a broad and fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Henry Malt * The Artist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to paint flowers it's pretty much a racing certainty that roses will be high on the list. One of the most popular species, they offer an enormous variety of shapes and colours and there's a wealth of historical precedent to draw on.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is not, it should be said, a book of botanical illustration, nor will you find tracts of information about varieties and their names, except in so far as they relate to colour and shape. This is a book about painting and about interpretation and, if that's what primarily interests you, feel free to offer a prayer of thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTrevor is well known as a flower painter and his originals, cards and prints are in as much demand as his courses and workshops. His style is loose and painterly and is as much about interpretation as representation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNone of this means that the projects and exercises here aren't recognisable as roses, just that they convey the spirit of the flower as much as the precise look. Trevor's blooms shimmer and dance in the breeze as surely as if they were alive in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile the results may be short on fine detail, the structure of the book and the instruction most certainly aren't. As well as colour and shape, Trevor demonstrates how to handle stems, leaves and petals, He'll explain how to use colour to define depth and give body and perspective to your work. In the full demonstrations, he'll show you how to build up a complex subject in carefully-chosen stages.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful guide from an artist of consummate skill.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Henry Malt * Paint *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the second volume in this new series and it offers a perennially popular subject. I said of its predecessor on orchids that, while not perhaps the most obvious subject, those flowers nevertheless offered a wide variety of shape, form and colour. Well, the same is true of roses, but coupled with the fact that examples are available in just about every garden. Am I implying that this should have been the one that introduced the series? You know what, maybe I am.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNow that we have two volumes under our belt, it’s possible to take a broader look and it’s pleasing to say that, despite the Kew connection, these books are not heading in a botanical direction. That, while impressive, would be a shame because very few people want (or, perhaps, are able) to work in such precise detail. This, therefore, is primarily a Trevor Waugh book. If you’re familiar with his work, you’ll know that it’s primarily about colour and the feel, the character of the flower and not the minute details of its petals and stamens. I can’t claim to have audited every page, but I do not believe that the word “calyx” appears anywhere, and hurrah for that.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSo, what you get are results that look and, above all, feel like roses. They have depth, both in terms of form and colour, they shimmer and, just maybe, if you catch them quickly, dance in the breeze. Simply, they’re a joy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is, of course, primarily a book about painting, not about roses. The usual preliminaries deal with colour and brushwork, with some deceptively simple exercises you really shouldn’t skip. These teach you far more than just elementary skills, even if that’s what they look like. For the reset, there are three full step-by-step projects that cover not only the whole flower, but also leaves, stems and the play of light. There’s nothing specific about perspective, but it’s in there – Trevor is very good at disguising the technical stuff and you’ll have got through it before you even realise it’s happening.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIs this perfect? Maybe. Is it too good to be true? Certainly not.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive guide to painting roses!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTrevor is well known for his flower paintings and his interpretations capture not just the look of a bloom, but its character and essence. In this comprehensive volume, he demonstrated individual specimens and arrangements, where colour, light and shade play as much a part as shape and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere are exercises throughout that, as well as varying the pace of the work, also develop your skills with form, light and colourways. Each section concludes with a step-by-step project that brings everything together in a complete painting.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is an informative, but above all enjoyable, look at the bright, fascinating and beautiful world of roses.\u003c\/p\u003e -- The SAA * The SAA Catalogue 19\/20 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to create stunning paintings of roses in watercolour that capture the essential beauty of this much-loved flower.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRoses have a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to capture their character, colour and form in watercolour, and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author’s own extensive collection of inspiring paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGuided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with clear explanations of essential watercolour techniques followed by a short project that allows the reader to explore the nature of watercolour in a practical way. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly in order to reproduce the purity and variety of this much-loved family of flowers. This is followed by sections on how to gather reference material; how to compose your own paintings; and how to inject your paintings with colour and light. All are accompanied by three further step-by-step projects, each culminating in a stunning painting of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt will come as no surprise to anyone that we love roses! This is a beautiful book full of the most gorgeous examples of how to paint roses using watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWe love the botanical paintings of Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) who is referenced in this book and an original copy of his wonderful book Les Roses which is held in the Kew Library. Trevor Waugh showcases images from Kew Gardens and its archives alongside his own collection of luminous, inspirational artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat we love about this book is that as well as detailed help to create the projects included, it also encourages you to develop your own painting style, to create your own beautiful paintings of roses.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt a time when many of us are struggling to understand how much our world around us is changing, this beautiful book allows us an opportunity to escape to a more beautiful and tranquil place.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHighly Recommended!\u003c\/p\u003e * mycreativenotebook.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface from Kew\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e History of painting roses \u003cbr\u003e Materials \u003cbr\u003e Techniques\u003cbr\u003e Exploring The Nature of Watercolour – step-by-step project \u003cbr\u003e Finding Inspiration \u003cbr\u003e Creating form \u003cbr\u003e Portrait of a Rose – step-by-step project\u003cbr\u003e Colour\u003cbr\u003e Rose Blush – step-by-step project\u003cbr\u003e Light\u003cbr\u003e Still Life Roses – step-by-step project\u003cbr\u003e Capturing the essence\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066943222103,"sku":"9781782216568","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781782216568.jpg?v=1713212818"},{"product_id":"billy-showells-botanical-painting-in-watercolour-9781844484515","title":"Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDec 2016\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBilly Showell has written a number of books on flower painting but these have so far concentrated on the less formal flower portrait. Where this one differs is that is approaches it entirely from the technical side. You'll look in vain for specific examples. As well as avoiding repeating what has already been said, this method fills the inevitable void left by the specimen-led way of working. It is not, however, a primer in flower painting. For all the attention given to negative shapes, brushwork and colour mixing, this is not a book for the complete beginner. In order to tackle the discipline of botanical illustration, you need to be competent and confident with your style and your materials. Informative, practical and rewarding, this meets a long-felt need.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Artist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully presented book, lovely to look at, but even better than that every page is full of clearly written, simple to understand information and techniques about the subject. It covers everything from the choice and use of materials to a range of drawing and painting skills which cover every technique one would need to paint any type of plant or flower. The techniques for handling watercolour, the flow etc would be useful for anyone learning to use this medium in any form, not just botanical paintings. I found the section on colour mixing particularly good and very comprehensive, especially the mixing blacks chapter. It is one of the few books which actually acknowledges that mistakes happen, even to the best, and explains various methods of correction, and also that it takes practice to achieve these type of results. I wish it had been available when I started with botanical illustration several years ago, I think life would have been a bit easier, in short its a fabulous book, extremely informative and beautiful to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e * Anne Chalkley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and comprehensive book for both beginners in botanic art and for the more experienced artist. There is something here for everyone.\u003cbr\u003e Billy Showell has produced beautifully illustrated examples throughout the book accompanied by explicit text with highlighted tips and hints. The introductory chapters allow the novice artist to identify the materials needed and to use them as a course in developing botanical painting skills. The chapter on troubleshooting is helpful too and especially for the beginner. The more experienced artist will find it an essential reference book for observation techniques and ideas on composition. Colour mixing is explained in detail and forms the largest section of the book and could be produced as a separate book in its own right. Techniques with identified examples for painting detail, texture and patterns are included and ideas on multiple flowerheads as well as methods for painting from photographs.\u003cbr\u003e The glossary is useful and the index logical so that specific topics are easy to find.\u003cbr\u003e The principles and practices described and illustrated could be applied at any level to all water colour artists\u003cbr\u003e This is an essential book on any artists bookshelf!\u003c\/p\u003e * Mary-Christine Levett *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStunning and beautiful book – I love it!\u003cbr\u003e Yet another stunning addition to my Billy Showell collection and an absolute must for anyone with a desire to master botanical paining. Highly recommended and well worth the money.  I was so excited to receive this book and I have certainly not been disappointed. This is a beautifully presented book with stunning art work.  Every single page offers hints, tips and techniques with an amazing level of detail.  Whilst it shows some more advanced techniques, beginners should not be put off and the help and ideas offered is exemplary.  I can’t wait to try out some of the new ideas offered such as using lifting preparation and I absolutely love the colour mixing charts.\u003c\/p\u003e * Hazel Walters *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover many step-by-step studies in this wonderful book, illustrated throughout and learn how to paint the plants you love - there is a wide range of flowers, foliage, fruits and combinations of flowers. The Contents include Getting Started, Working From Life, Observation, Drawing, Using a Brush, Painting Techniques, Troubleshooting, Painting Detail, Adding Pattern, Creating Texture, Painting Multi-Headed Flowers, Painting From Enlarged Photographs, Colour and Colour Mixing, Composition and Stretching and Finishing. It provides tips and techniques throughout such as how to keep stems fresh when painting from life. This book is like a how-to of all the things you have ever wanted to paint - how to remove a bloom for instance or how to create a prickly surface or which brush to use. The medley of daffodils is fabulous and the purple and blacks are sumptuously captured. A great guide for all who love botanical painting.\u003c\/p\u003e * Karen Platt -yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExquisitely presented and beautifully painted, if you ever wanted something to encourage you to start botanical painting, this would be it.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor such a specialist, technical subject there’s a surprising number of books on botanical art. I’m not talking about flower painting in general – there are even more of those! – but ones that specifically identify themselves as belonging to the genus of scientific representation. We could quibble over how many are actually that deeply technical. In its pure form, botanical illustration is used to aid identification and has very specific requirements. For a start, you don’t paint a single example, but rather include specific characteristics that a worker in the field would look for. This may then be used to identify an existing species in an unknown location, or maybe a new one altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI’ve always divided botanical art into three genres. We start with flower painting, where the purpose is to produce something that looks like what it’s meant to represent without necessarily getting every petal perfect, and where the flower itself may not be the main subject. Then there’s the flower portrait (Billy Showell’s previous speciality), where detail becomes more important and the subject may be a single stem. Finally, there’s botanical illustration, which we dealt with above.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book adds, I think, a new dimension: botanical art that goes into considerable detail, but isn’t obsessed with total scientific accuracy and can be a record of the single example you have in front of you. As such, it’s ideally suited to the artist who isn’t a scientist but nevertheless enjoys at least some of the perfectionism that goes with full-on illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book is a joy to handle and very thoroughly illustrated, going into plenty of detail regarding the stages of completing a painting. This includes not only step-by-steps, but also examples and technical exercises that deal with things like water droplets – which are well outside scientific work. 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