American Society of Botanical Artists
Summary: The ultimate how-to guide to the essential botanical art techniques from the people who know it best, the American Society of Botanical Artists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press, Incorporated 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 758.5 BOTPeart, Fiona
Summary: Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 2023
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Summary: "This collection of beautiful blooms will give you something colourful all year round: knit a spring bunch of daffodils, a summer bouquet of roses, a display of autumn-flowering anemones and a festive poinsettia. There are 20 projects to choose from, including: an intricate peony; a colourful freesia; a delicate viola; the iconic English rose; and the distinctive Scotch thistle. The projects...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 ISHKoch, Maryjo.
Summary: The author, both a naturalist and artist, celebrates the plant world. A whimsical text informs as it entertains, reflecting the author's extensive field observations and research encompassing literature, scientific writings, and mythology. Fascinating facts and amusing trivia are presented. A glossary of terms is included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithmark Publishers 1998
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 580 KOCHarris, Gillian
Summary: Celebrate the beauty and form of flowers with a garden-full of felt adornments! Bestselling author and designer Gillian Harris has created a bouquet of blossoms, from white daisies and lilies, to cheery yellow daffodils and sunflowers, to red roses, fuschia carnations, and purple irises. With Harris's guidance, you'll soon become adept at fashioning delicately detailed petals, stems, seedpods...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collins & Brown 2014
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Summary: "Everything is coming up roses with this delightful collection of flowers to knit and crochet. Use them to embellish clothing and accessories, or to make a beautiful bouquet as an unusual display piece" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 2021
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Summary: Includes step-by-step demonstrations to create paintings of 54 different flowers with colored pencil using three basic techniques: layering, burnishing, and underpainting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 743.7 GRECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Art Draw GreeneHélène, Sophie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 2011
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Summary: "Perfect for the embroidery novice, embroidering plants and flowers for beginners is a comprehensive guide to learning some of the most important artistic forms: plants and flowers. Mastering these techniques will help you navigate more advanced embroidery. The book begins with sections on equipment and materials, transferring patterns, setting up the frame, and understanding project keys. It...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: David & Charles 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.44 HAWBradford, Jenny
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Publisher / Publication Date: S. Milner Pub. 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.44 BRAHammersen, Hunter.
Summary: Curiosity cabinets were collections of treasures-fossils and feathers, plants and paintings, skeletons and statues-assembled to help their owners make sense of the world. Offered here is a knitter's interpretation of a curiosity cabinet. This is a collection, not of rocks and seeds and gemstones, but of fancy edgings, delicate lace, and captivating stitches all brought together to create...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantsville Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 HAMSmith, Soonboke.
Contents: General instructions -- Blooming petals -- Giving thanks -- Poppies forever -- Purple stars -- Perfect peonies -- Crazy cosmos -- Star flower -- Pinwheel daisies -- Sweet carnations -- Flower fireworks -- Cute clovers -- Blooming flowers -- Elegant irises -- Lovely lilies -- Beautiful blossoms -- Charming anemonies -- Color spots -- Pretty petals -- Spring tulips -- Delicate bellflowers --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 736.982 SMIWellford, Lin
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 1999
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 751.426 WellfordSummary: This book will show you how 24 watercolor painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.42 BASBarnes, Sandy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.7 BarnesAoki, Kazuko
Summary: Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roost Books 2015
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Summary: Provides instructions on painting flowers, vines, and other types of foliage to decorate furniture, walls, and other items.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.4543 DewberryRiley, Paul.
Summary: Describes the history of flower painting in watercolors, and suggests equipment, painting techniques, and methods of observation and composition for creating colorful paintings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 1990
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Summary: Learn how to turn ordinary, square origami paper into intricate flowers with five, six and eight petals, or even doubled numbers of folded petals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: JOIE 2003