Nature in art

'See the UK at its most earth-shatteringly beautiful' The Mail on Sunday'Britain at its best' The Telegraph From rural countryside to striking urban cityscapes, discover the best of British landscapes from the latest edition of the Landscape Photography of the Year competition.

In her second book, botanical artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to paint modern watercolour artworks to treasure and share.

'An ever-dependable showcase for the best images of Britain.

Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share.

A mother's hug lasts for long after she lets go.

The best thing in life to hold onto is each other.

Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw.

This stunning book follows the rhythm of nature through the year.

Trees have inspired artists for generations.

The Watercolour Sourcebook is a compilation of four selected titles from the What to Paint series, chosen specially to illustrate the wide range of scenes and subjects that can be captured in watercolour.

Capture a sense of grandeur when you draw this diverse collection of mountain-dwelling animals and birds.

Bring the magic of the rainforest to your doorstep by drawing this collection of colourful animals and birds.

Julie King'Aos deep and abiding love for flowers and the natural world shows through in the wonderful delicacy and vibrancy of her water colour flower paintings.

Amanda Hislop's Seascapes is a wonderful reference tool for all textile artists, whatever their skills level.

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In this second book in a series covering elements of the landscape, renowned watercolourist, David Bellamy shows how to paint skies, light and atmosphere and how choices involving these three key elements can affect a painting.

In this reissue of his popular book, Vic Bearcroft shares his love of drawing and painting wild animals, showing how to capture the personality and distinctive features of a variety of creatures.

"e;Annemieke's exquisite textile art makes my heart sing!

Learn the essential techniques for painting from photographs with this illustrated guide by the acclaimed artist and teacher.

This fantastic book showcases the prestigious Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered animals through the ages.

This book showcases the best of the collection's floral-inspired embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day.

Explore the deserts, mountains and souks of the Middle East, with best-selling author and artist David Bellamy.

Capture the world around you on paper with this detailed and practical guide for artists of all skill levels.

Painting techniques and guidance on important bird features, colors and anatomy for beginner and experienced artists.

This complete beginner'Aos guide to painting trees and woodlands is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time.

Even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before, Geoff Kersey shows you how to paint convincing seascapes in watercolour using just three brushes, three colours, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad.

Stitched Textiles: Nature is the fourth title in this successful theme-based series.

From the author of the best-selling art book, Sketching for the Absolute Beginner, and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge, Peter Cronin.

Creative advice and guidance for exploring the artistry in painting a variety of sky scenes.

An informative guide to painting and drawing plant life, from acclaimed artist in the field-"e;This is botanical illustration at the highest level"e; (The Artist).

This title is the third in the successful theme-based Stitched Textiles series.

This absolute beginner's guide to watercolour painting shows you how to create beautiful landscapes using basic, affordable materials.

This complete beginner'Aos guide to painting watercolour street scenes is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time.

The master watercolourist shares essential techniques for adding depth and realism to your watercolour paintings in this accessible guide.

'The feel of painting on the tablet screen is surprisingly similar to traditional painting.

Kathleen Matthews shares her unique method of creating beautiful landscapes using quilting, dyeing and stitching techniques.

A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants from the colours they see to the schedules they keepAn enchanting look at the lives of plants, from the colours they see to the schedules they keep, in time for the start of the planting season 'An intriguing look at a plant's consciousness.

Although considered a minor genre for a long time, the art of landscape has risen above its forebears - religious and historic painting - to become a genre of its own.

Throughout time, artists have maintained a close relationship with the animal world, which has proved to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

Seit Urzeiten ist die Tierwelt ein schier unerschöpflicher Fundus an Inspiration für den Künstler, der sich mit der Natur und ihren Kindern befasst.

Si l’animal fut tour à tour représenté par les peintres pour sa fonction symbolique, cathartique ou allégorique, il fut aussi et surtout, et ce dès les peintures rupestres, peint pour lui-même, en tant que Nature.

Blumen sind das zentrale Objekt einer Vielzahl von Stillleben in der Malerei.

Mega Square Herbarium is based on the work of Basilius Besler, the famous plant expert who, for the first time in history, described, painted and engraved over a thousand species of plants.

Agathe royale, duchesse d'Orléans, églantine de la reine Elisabeth, ou rosier blanc royal, la rose, reine des fleurs, fascine, étonne et ennivre.

Mega Square Roses presents the large number of different species of this unique flower, which is charged with so many feelings and imbued with powerful cultural significance.

Das Mega Square-Buch Rosen präsentiert eine große Anzahl verschiedener Arten dieser einzigartigen Blume, die so viel Gefühl und kulturelle Bedeutung trägt.

Flowers are the centerpiece in the majority of pictorial still-lifes.

Audubon's ambitious project to paint all the birds of North America resulted in a work that represents one of the greatest advances in ornithology.

Das Mega Square Herbarium basiert auf dem botanischen Werk des berühmten Pflanzenexperten Basilius Beslers, der als einer der ersten über 1000 verschiedene Pflanzenarten beschrieb, zeichnete und präparierte.

Le terme « herbier » dans son acceptation première désigne un ouvrage traitant des plantes.