GRAPHITE DRAWING OVER UNDERPAINTING - Ann Swan (Botanical Art Talk extract)

Focussing specifically on her technique for introducing a subtle coloured underpainting as a base for a detailed graphite drawing, Ann describes and demonstrates the equipment she uses, the way she applies her underpaintings and how this technique can add another dimension to coloured pencil plant portraits. Here you can see a short extract from Ann's talk, aired live on 27th February 2025 Ann Swan is one of the UK’s leading botanical artists and tutor, working in pencil and coloured pencil. Awarded four Gold Medals by the Royal Horticultural Society, her work is represented in the prestigious Shirley Sherwood Collection and the RHS Lindley Library. https://www.annswan.co.uk For details of upcoming full-length talks, visit https://www.juliatrickey.co.uk/talks