Botanical Illustration in Watercolor, by Eleanor B. Wunderlich
For centuries, carefully observed drawings, engravings and paintings of plants have intrigued and delighted. This may be the first book, however to be devoted completely to teaching the art of accurately rendering plants in watercolor. It's highly detailed and beautifully presented. In easy-to-follow steps, you'll learn how to create realistic, natural-looking paintings. And no matter how well you think you know your subjects, you will make wonderful discoveries along the way.