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Billy Showell’s Botanical Painting in Watercolour by Billy Showell is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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Billy 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. In 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.

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Author

Billy Showell

Publisher

National Geographic Books

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9781844484515

Category

history

Subjects

Art, History, Technology

Rating

4.8 / 5 (1,107 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14