Glorious Flowers Coloring Book
9781398821309
96 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Overview
Natural history illustration is a popular choice with artists and perfect for developing color technique.
At one time court artist to Queen Marie Antoinette, Redoute was known as 'the Raphael of flowers.'
44 color reference images are shown alongside clear line drawings ready for the addition of color.
At the beginning of the book is a key for easy identification of each flower.
Arcturus Publishing has sold over 10 million coloring books worldwide!
Author Bio
Peter Gray is long established as an illustrator of books, magazines and newspapers with occasional forays into such fields as film storyboards and costume design, advertising and animation projects. Peter is also the author of many books for adults and children, which have been published in many languages all around the world.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of all time, known for iconic rose and lily designs. He was an official court artist of Marie Antoinette and his patrons included both of Napoleon's wives - Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma.