Art Reference Books for Botanical Artists and Illustrators

This list includes art reference books for botanical artists and illustrators. The books on this list include botany for artists, botanical illustration techniques, media selection, color palettes and other reference information for illustrating flowers, fruits, vegetables and non-flowering plants.

Note: The primary focus on this list is detailed botanical illustration using a variety of traditional media. Surreal painting techniques and digital art, particularly 3D modeling and rendering, are not well suited for this list. Thanks.

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1	Botanical Drawing in Color: A Basic Guide to Mastering Realistic Form and Naturalistic Color by Wendy Hollender 4.54 avg rating — 154 ratings score: 588, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils by Ann Swan 4.42 avg rating — 202 ratings score: 397, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Art of Botanical Painting by Margaret Stevens 4.22 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Art of Botanical Drawing: An Introductory Guide by Agathe Ravet-Haevermans 4.13 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 281, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Botanical Drawing using Graphite and Coloured Pencils by Sue Vize V 4.39 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 268, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Art Nouveau Coloring Book: Hats, Cats, & Vintage Romance Volume 1 (A Stress Relief, Relaxation, & Mindfulness Series for Women, Men, & Teens) by Hello Charlie (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 259, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Amazing Animal Coloring Book: Geometric Animal Coloring Books for Adults Volume 1 (A Stress Relief, Relaxation, & Mindfulness Series for Women, Men, & Teens) by Hello Charlie (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 259, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration by Christabel King 4.33 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 258, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Handbook of Plant Forms for Botanical Artists by Margaret Stevens 4.45 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 253, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Watercolour Fruit & Vegetable Portraits by Billy Showell 4.47 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 251, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Botany for the Artist: An Inspirational Guide to Drawing Plants by Sarah Simblet 4.49 avg rating — 558 ratings score: 250, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles) (Artist's Bibles, 10) (Volume 10) by Claire Waite Brown (Editor) 4.35 avg rating — 130 ratings score: 233, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Botanical Illustration by Valerie Oxley 4.27 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 232, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Painting Flowers by Marjorie Blamey 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Exotic Botanical Illustration: With the Eden Project by Rosie Martin 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Botanical Illustration Course: With the Eden Project by Rosie Martin 4.35 avg rating — 240 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Botanical Sketchbook by Mary Ann Scott 4.23 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook by Sally Pinhey really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour by Billy Showell 4.73 avg rating — 143 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Blossom: Practical and Creative Ways to Find Wonder in the Floral World by Adriana Picker 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Nieuwe flora in kleur: zaadplanten by M. Skytte Christiansen 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Botanical Palette: Color for the Botanical Painter by Society of Botanical Artists 4.12 avg rating — 24 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Watercolour Flower Portraits by Billy Showell 4.30 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	A-Z of Flower Portraits: An Illustrated Guide to Painting 40 Beautiful Flowers in Watercolour by Billy Showell 4.55 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Art of Botanical Illustration: An Illustrated History by Wilfrid Blunt 3.90 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Petal: A World of Flowers Through the Artist's Eye by Adriana Picker 4.52 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Modern Flower Painter: A Guide to Creating Vibrant Botanical Portraits in Watercolour by Anna Mason 4.07 avg rating — 126 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	How to Draw the Most Fun Things for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create the Most Unique Drawings (#2) by Wink Eye Press (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Botany for Artists by Lizabeth Leech 4.16 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Golden Age of Botanical Art by Martyn Rix 4.52 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Botanical Illustration: Painting with Watercolours by Siriol Sherlock 4.06 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Contemporary Botanical Illustration with the Eden Project by Rosie Martin 4.21 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Botanical Illustration: The first ten lessons by Valerie Price 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology by Adrian D. Bell 4.30 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Botanical Painting by Mariella Baldwin 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Beautiful Botanicals: Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plants by Bente Starcke King 4.41 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Flowers & Botanicals: Discover your 'inner artist' as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing by Diane Cardaci really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Flower Portraits in Watercolour(Collins Learn to Paint Series) by Elizabeth Conlon 1.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	A-Z of Botanical Flowers in Watercolour by Michael Lakin 3.72 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Painting Flowers with Impact in Watercolor by Julie Collins 4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor by Soon Y. Warren 4.33 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Botanical Illustration in Watercolor by Eleanor B. Wunderlich 4.11 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Painting Plant Portraits: A Step-by-Step Guide by Keith West 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Botanical Flowers in Watercolour by Michael Lakin 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 164, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Drawing and Painting Flowers with Coloured Pencils by Trudy Friend 3.44 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 163, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Joy of Botanical Drawing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing and Painting Flowers, Leaves, Fruit, and More by Wendy Hollender 4.57 avg rating — 138 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Biblioflora: A celebration of floral beauty in botanical art by Jeanne Batiste 4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars