Materials for Further Exploration
There are numerous additional resources for going further! Here is a short list to get you started!
Books:
Botanical Art Techniques by American Society of Botanical Artists, Carol Woodin, and Robin Jess. Timber Press, Inc., Portland. 2020.
Painting Flowers in Watercolour: a naturalistic approach, by Coral G. Guest
The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration by Christabel King. Search Press, 2015.
Contemporary Botanical Illustration with the Eden Project -- Challenging Colour and Texture, by Rosie Martin et.al.
Botanical Illustration, Painting with Watercolours, by Siriol Sherlock. Batsford Press, 2004.
Botany for the Artist, by Sarah Simblet
The Botanical Palette: Color for the Botanical Painter, by Margaret Stevens
Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils, by Ann Swan
Painting Plant Portraits: A Step-by-Step Guide, by Keith West. Timber Press, 1983.
How to Draw Plants: The techniques of Botanical Illustration, by Keith West. Timber Press.
Websites:
http://www.bestbotanical.com/index.php
http://www.sigridfrensen.com/index.html
http://www.artspan.com/botanical-illustration#.UTAd1qVmtTL
https://jaunethskinner.com/botanical/
https://www.gnsi.org/image_galleries
https://www.annamasonart.com/portfolio/