Sketching Nature - Dianne Sutherland

Sketching Nature by Dianne Sutherland is a practical guide to starting and developing a botanical sketchbook. This paperback edition is subtitled The Beginner’s Guide to Keeping a Botanical Sketchbook.

Key details

• Author: Dianne Sutherland
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 31 May 2025
• ISBN: 9781446314098

Synopsis

Renowned botanical illustrator and tutor Dianne Sutherland sets out an accessible approach to keeping a botanical sketchbook, combining drawing and painting with close observation of the natural world. Step-by-step instruction guides you from choosing a sketchbook, or making your own using simple bookbinding techniques, through to building well-composed pages that record what you see.

The book explores a range of subjects, from flowers and trees to insects and habitats, with guidance on highlighting key features and handling different specimens. It also covers adding colour swatches, notes and labels, and using straightforward watercolour techniques to bring sketches to life. Designed for those new to botanical art and nature journaling, it also offers a structured way for more experienced artists to refine their sketching practice.

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