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" (   • Botanical illustration of Rose leaves  ), 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/bo...
Blog on illustrating the rose flower: https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2020/05/bo...

Other Blogs Mentioned:

https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2013/07/st..., https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2014/07/bo...,
https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2019/05/bo...,
https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2014/10/th...

Lizzie Harper on Socials & Newsletter subscription:

Facbook:   / lizzieharperillustration  
Twitter:   / lizzie_harper  
Instagram :   / lizzie_harper_illustrator  
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lizziehar...
Youtube    / @lizzieharperillustrator  
Lizzie Harper’s Newsletter (Subscribe) https://lizzieharper.us15.listmanage...

Botany and Reference:

Twitter: BSBI :   / bsbibotany  
Twitter: Wildflower hour:   / wildflower_hour  
British wild flowers (John Somerville) http://www.britishwildflowers.co.uk/
Wildlife Trusts: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/
Ispot: https://www.ispotnature.org/communiti...
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/105st...
BBC Radio 6: https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

Art Materials used:

Fluid 100: https://www.speedballart.com/ourprod...
Stonehenge Aqua: https://legionpaper.com/stonehengeaqua
Winsor and Newton Paints: http://www.winsornewton.com/row/shop/...
Winsor and newton brushes: http://www.winsornewton.com/row/shop/...
Doctor Martin’s Hydrus Inks: https://www.docmartins.com/collection...

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.fieldstudiescouncil.org...
FSC Courses on Grass identification https://www.fieldstudiescouncil.org...