{"product_id":"kew-gardens-botanical-artist","title":"Kew Gardens Botanical Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this  accessible guide to   delightful botanical drawing, inspired by the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003erevered art style of  Pierre-Joseph Redouté. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePierre-Joseph  Redouté was one of the world''s most influential botanical artists,  known as ''the Rafael of flowers''. During his lifetime he worked as the  official court artist to Queen Marie-Antoinette and then to Empress  Joséphine, the wife of Napoléon Bonaparte. Today he remains a giant in  the world of botanical illustration, his style influencing artists to  this day.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist and educator  François Balsan guides you  through the processes that Redouté perfected,  using step-by-step  instructions to explain how you, too, can create  beautifully realistic  images of plants and flowers. Artists of all abilities will be able to  follow the clear guidance and projects inside, with handy tips and  tricks to help you on your way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in  association with\u003cb\u003e The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew,\u003c\/b\u003e this practical guide uses Kew''s extensive botanical archives to feature Redouté''s inspiring artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;bull; Advice on equipment and preparing watercolor paints \u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;bull; Focused projects to build up your expertise\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; Tips on achieving different painting effects\u003cbr\u003e \u0026amp;bull; Guidance on perspective and presenting the results of your work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Learn from the master of botanical art to produce delicate botanical   artwork, based on the beautiful flora that grows around us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eArcturus   Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to   create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed art, crafts and   activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and colour-by-numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57306274234750,"sku":"NW9781789502299","price":12.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781789502299.jpg?v=1778519576","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/kew-gardens-botanical-artist","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}