Drawing and Painting Leaves

- Introduces the botany of leaves, including a useful glossary of botanical terms - Explains how to draw realistic leaf structures, including outline and shaded drawing techniques to give 3D form - Advises how to mix watercolours accurately to match leaf specimens, and suggests appropriate watercolour techniques to paint a variety of leaf textures - Includes useful drawing and painting exercises plus step-by-step tutorials of seasonal topics, including shiny spring green leaves, vibrant summer colour, muted autumn tones and skeletal winter leaves - Covers drawing and painting adapted and modified leaf forms, such as bracts and spines, succulents and carnivorous leaves