Article · Association of Botanical Artists
An Introduction to Silverpoint
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Sheila Liddle from the Association of Botanical Artists introduces silverpoint with examples of botanical subjects, explaining drawing technique, surface preparation using acrylic gesso, and how the soft appearance with silver sheen suits botanical details.
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