The Butterfly Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint the Fascinating World of Insects

Spark creativity and further connect with nature with this guide to drawing fifteen incredible insects.

The Butterfly Artist, by professional artist Zebith Thalden, teaches the basics of observing, drawing, and painting a variety of insects including ladybugs, beetles, butterflies, and more. Thalden provides clear, step-by-step instructions to start with basic shapes and layer on additional detail and color. The lessons start simple and get progressively more difficult, advancing even beginning artists through different skills. Thalden also covers the materials needed, stresses anatomical accuracy, and introduces the reader to the conceptual stages of detailed illustration. Throughout the text, nature-based projects and outdoor excursions help the user connect nature and art and stress, celebrating the value of observation.

The Butterfly Artist is for budding artists, nature lovers, fans of botanical illustration, and anyone looking for their next creative outlet.