Billy Showells Botanical Painting

'Exquisitely presented and beautifully painted, if you ever wanted something to encourage you to start botanical painting, this would be it.' Artbookreview.net

In this beautiful book, Billy Showell provides a fascinating and invaluable insight into the materials, methods and techniques she uses to produce stunning botanical paintings in watercolour.

Elevate your botanical art with this comprehensive and visually-breathtaking guide by respected artist Billy Showell. Here, Billy reveals the secrets behind her incredibly lifelike portraits of flowers, fruit, and vegetables.

Whether you are an aspiring illustrator or an experienced painter, this book serves as both an indispensable technical manual and a stunning gallery of inspiration.

• Learn how to combine traditional botanical accuracy with a fresh, playful, and modern aesthetic;
• Master the fine art of re-creating intricate surface details, from the velvet of a petal to the waxy sheen of fruit;
• Dive into detailed sections on observing and mixing colours to achieve perfect, vibrant hues every time;
• Gain confidence in your observational skills with Billy’s expert guidance on drawing and painting directly from live specimens;
• Clear how-to sections cover everything from initial sketches to the final delicate brushstrokes.

This guide simplifies complex subjects through step-by-step studies and close-up photography. You’ll learn the secrets of modern composition and fine-detail techniques, providing everything you need to create stunning, professional-grade botanical portraits.