Botanical illustration of Rose leaves

Lizzie completes the botanical illustration of the leaves of a rose in real time. She shows how she uses watercolour, discusses techniques and reference, rambles on a bit, shares her thoughts and colour mixes; all as she works into her illustration. Join her to see how her botanical illustrations are done, and the thought processes involved.

Remember to check out her companion film, "Botanical illustration of a Rose" (https://youtu.be/SrpTLTVRj3I), where she paints the rose flower in real time and talks about the steps involved; finishing with an overview of all the sketchbook illustrations she's completed for this latest commission.

LINKS:

Accompanying blog: https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2020/05/botanical-illustration-of-rose-leaves/
Blog on illustrating the rose flower: https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2020/05/botanical-illustration-of-a-japanese-rose/

Other Blogs Mentioned:

https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2013/07/step-by-step-sketchbook-study-of-a-rose/, https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2014/07/botanical-illustration-rose-step-by-step/,
https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2019/05/botanical-illustration-rosehips/,
https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2014/10/the-ovary-in-botany/

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Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/LizzieHarperIllustration
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Botany and Reference:

Twitter: BSBI : https://twitter.com/BSBIbotany
Twitter: Wildflower hour: https://twitter.com/wildflower_hour
British wild flowers (John Somerville) http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/
Wildlife Trusts: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/
Ispot: https://www.ispotnature.org/communities/uk-and-ireland
Naturespot: https://www.naturespot.org.uk/

What to listen to as you illustrate:

Stuff you should know Podcast on Jellyfish: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/jellyfish-even-cooler-than-octopi-29467347/?keyid=Stuff%20You%20Should%20Know&keyid=Jellyfish%3A%20Even%20Cooler%20than%20Octopi%3F&sc=podcast_widget
BBC Radio 6: https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

Art Materials used:

Fluid 100: https://www.speedballart.com/our-product-lines/paper/fluid-fluid-100-watercolor-paper/
Stonehenge Aqua: https://legionpaper.com/stonehenge-aqua
Winsor and Newton Paints: http://www.winsornewton.com/row/shop/water-colour/professional-water-colour
Winsor and newton brushes: http://www.winsornewton.com/row/shop/brushes/water-colour/series-7-kolinsky-sable-brushes
Doctor Martin’s Hydrus Inks: https://www.docmartins.com/collections/hydrus-fine-art-watercolor

UK Art Stockists:

Jacksons Art: https://www.jacksonsart.com/
Cass Art: https://www.cassart.co.uk/

Other:

FOR Sweden: http://www.for.se/
FSC Courses on Umbellifers: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/natural-history-courses/?fwp_keyword_search=umbellifer
FSC Courses on Grass identification https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/natural-history-courses/?fwp_keyword_search=grasses

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