Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink by Sarah Morrish

Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink by Sarah Morrish combines Sarah's extensive ecological knowledge with her passion for art and drawing with ink. This title is packed full of beautiful illustrations accompanied by clear instructions, making it a book to treasure by artists, illustrators and ecologists alike. Sarah runs through practical advice on the types of materials she uses for her pen and ink illustration, as well offering tips for collection and preservation of your chosen subject matter and reference material.

The book includes a series of excercises that will help you explore mark-making techniques, learn how to enhance illustrations with shape, form, texture and pattern, as well as understand the basic principles and elements of design. The subjects covered in the book include plants, strandline and marine specimens, fossils, invertebrates and mammals. The exercises are suitable for artists of all skill levels, and there is also a case study describing the working practice of a professional illustrator.