The Joy of Botanical Drawing Amaryllis

The Joy of Botanical Drawing AmaryllisIn this thorough and clear primer, Wendy Hollender, a friend and neighbor who created the artwork for our Wild Bergamot seed pack, spells out the techniques she uses to capture beautiful likenesses of flowers, leaves, fruit, and more. Aimed at those new to botanical drawingor those with some experiencethe handbook guides the reader through questions of tools, materials, light sources, color matching, and textures. Included are many mini lessons: how

and easy-to-peel wrappers

and with their stunning colors set against dark foliage

A small patch provides enough for a year's worth of delicious soups and sauces

The comfortable

slightly reflexed petals

flowers and perennials

Blossoms are 4-5" across

Also known as 'Persian Lily'

thoughtfully curated with four of our most beloved aromatic plants

and spiders

gently harvest (tweezers can be helpful)

Cherry Belle Radish