Billy Showell’s highly accomplished paintings give a contemporary twist to the traditional art of botanical painting， and have received worldwide acclaim。 In this her fourth book she reveals in depth the techniques she uses to produce her stunning works of art。 Every aspect of botanical painting is covered， including the materials and tools you need， preserving your specimens， drawing， painting， color mixing and composition。 Richly illustrated throughout with step-by-step demonstrations and examples of Billy’s work， this book is a visual feast as well as an invaluable source of expert guidance and inspiration。 With a diverse range of subjects that include flowers， foliage， fruit and vegetables， Billy provides an insight into her painting techniques that artists of all abilities will find both informative and inspirational。