Book Review: Inspired By Nature: Designing botanical characters

Submitted by  Teoh Yi Chie on  February 25, 2024 - 11:50 am

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Inspired By Nature: Designing botanical characters is a 296-page large format hardcover on character designs inspired by plants, flora, fauna, fungi, botany. This book covers the concepts and not so much on the technical aspects of drawing so you'll need to know the basics of drawing to get the most out of the book.

There are 17 projects contributed by various artists. Each project or character starts with research, ideation and the creation of the character. There's plenty of insight and tips included. All the sketches and finalised illustrations are gorgeous, and the characters look so good, lively and have personality.

Below's the list of project themes and contributors:

The back of the book also includes a beautiful gallery with full-page illustrations.

This is an amazing book on character design that I can recommend easily. If you're into character design, also check out the other related books on this list.

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Here are direct links to the book:
Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | Amazon.fr | Amazon.it | Amazon.es | Amazon.com.au | Amazon.co.jp

This book was borrowed from Basheer Graphic Books for review purposes. You can order the book from them. Check with Basheer on Facebook.

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