Ann Swan works primarily in coloured pencils and is well known for her work in this medium. She is a member of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists and has been awarded several Silver Gilt and Gold Medals by the RHS for her work. She exhibits her work worldwide, including The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, and the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows in London. She teaches regularly at her studio in Wiltshire and runs popular painting holidays and courses, in both the UK and the US.

‘… a beautiful book… Richly illustrated with impressive examples by the author… The vibrant artworks that result are rich in accurate botanical information.’ – The Garden

• The first book on using coloured pencils for botanical paintingHuge increase in the popularity of both water-soluble and oil-based coloured pencils as they are easier to use than watercolourAuthor is a member of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists and has a popular following in the UK and the US.

Ann Swan works primarily in coloured pencils and is well known for her work in this medium. She is a member of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists and has been awarded several Silver Gilt and Gold Medals by the RHS for her work. She exhibits her work worldwide, including The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, and the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows in London. She teaches regularly at her studio in Wiltshire and runs popular painting holidays and courses, in both the UK and the US.

‘… a beautiful book… Richly illustrated with impressive examples by the author… The vibrant artworks that result are rich in accurate botanical information.’ – The Garden

• The first book on using coloured pencils for botanical paintingHuge increase in the popularity of both water-soluble and oil-based coloured pencils as they are easier to use than watercolourAuthor is a member of the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists and has a popular following in the UK and the US.