Clean, fresh and precise botanical artwork is within your grasp, with Michael Lakin's clear and simple approach.

The crisp, precise finish of botanical painting is within your grasp. Michael Lakin, known for his wonderful traditional botanical art, teaches you how to recreate the beauty of nature from first principles. Using Michael's six-stage process, you'll soon be able to reproduce any flower you choose in exacting detail.

This complete guide marries traditional technique with contemporary style and includes sections on colour, drawing, continuous tone, composition and dissection.