Botanical Sketchbook -- Mary Ann Scott

Inspirational and instructive, this mix of storytelling and beautiful images charts one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist. Both a showcase for Mary Ann's sketchbooks and paintings, and a record of her achievements, <i>Botanical Sketchbook </i>is packed with advice for aspiring professionals. Along with firsthand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced along the way, it includes work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Margaret Stevens, President of the Society of Botanical Artists, adds her insightful comments on each piece. <br><br><br><b>Author:</b> Mary Ann Scott, Margaret Stevens<br><b>Publisher:</b> Batsford<br><b>Published:</b> 03/05/2015<br><b>Pages:</b> 128<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.15lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781849941518<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Mary Ann Scott received a Diploma with Distinction on the Distance Learning Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists and became a full member in 2009. <p/> <br></p><p>Margaret Stevens is the former President of the Society of Botanical Artists and exhibits regularly with the Royal Horticultural Society. She is author of several books on botanical illustration, including<i> The Botanical Sketchbook.</i> </p></p>