Drawing and Painting Leaves

Leigh Ann Gale

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The Crowood Press Ltd
01 May 2025

Botanical art

Many artists struggle to stop leaves looking flat in their illustrations or find it challenging to mix shades of green accurately to reflect a true likeness to foliage. This book addresses these problems and many more to help you draw and paint leaves successfully and confidently. Written by a leading botanical artist and tutor, it explains key practical techniques and approaches with clear instructions and step-by-step tutorials. It also examines the fascinating world of foliage to reveal the important role that leaves play in the plant kingdom, including modified and adapted forms, so that your artwork accurately reflects the science. Packed with over 300 illustrations, this beautiful book is an essential read for all artists who want to understand the role of leaves and to depict them accurately.

AUTHOR: Leigh Ann Gale is an award-winning botanical artist and tutor. Her paintings have been exhibited worldwide and her work is held in prestigious collections in Pittsburgh, Sydney and The Royal Archives. She regularly runs botanical art courses and workshops.

307 illustrations

By: Leigh Ann Gale
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9780719844966
ISBN 10: 0719844967
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

LEIGH ANN GALE is an award-winning botanical artist and tutor. Her paintings have been exhibited worldwide and her work is held in prestigious collections in Pittsburgh, Sydney and The Royal Archives. She regularly runs botanical art courses and workshops.