Author and Illustrator

Working for Search Press, Penny has been the author and illustrator of ten books:

Botanical Drawing – A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit and Other Plant Life. 2018 isbn9781782212607

This book is a set text on the Society of Botanical Artists internationally acclaimed Distance Learning Course.  It is listed as one of the best botanical art instruction books by the influential blog botanicalartandartists.com and is a best seller on Amazon.

The book provides a thorough and expert guide to botanical drawing, through detailed text, examples of the authors own studies, short exercises and larger projects. Penny Brown produces traditional botanical drawings primarily rendered in pencil.

The book touches on the history of botanical drawing, the rules and practicalities, and includes an accessible, basic study of botany for the absolute beginner. From creating an initial line drawing to adding tone and then creating more complex compositions, Botanical Drawing is a detailed study of the practice for anyone wishing to explore the subject in great depth, led by an expert artist.

https://www.searchpress.com/book/9781782212607/botanical-drawing

 

The Aboriginal Art Colouring Book. 2015. ISBN9781782213512

How to Draw Garden Flowers. 2013. ISBN9781844488797

Maori Designs – The Design Library. 2012. ISBN9781844488421

Art Nouveau Designs – The Design Library. 2012. ISBN9781844487264

Celtic Designs – The Design Library. 2012. ISBN9781844487257

Aboriginal Designs – Design Source Book. 2007. ISBN9781844482535

Floral Borders and Motifs – Design Source Book. 2007. ISBN9781844481217

Aztec Designs – Design Source Book. 2007. ISBN9781844480869

Native American designs – Design Source Book. 2007. ISBN9781844480517

Illustrator

Working for other publishers, she has illustrated close to 100 books, highlights include:

Anness Publications: The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies and Moths. 2012

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Insects. 2010

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fish and Sea Creatures. 2007

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Wild Flowers of the Americas. 2007

The World Encyclopedia of Wild Flowers and Fauna. 2006

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees of Britain and Europe. 2005

Ava Books: Fashion Design – The Complete Guide. 2012

Batsford Publisher: Royal School of Needlework: Embroidery Techniques. 2000

David & Charles Publishers: Family Memory Album. 1998

The Scrap Craft Project Book. 1998

Chrysalis Books: Wildlife Gardening. 2005

Guild of Master Craftsmen: Wildlife Habitats for your Garden. 2011

Success with Organic Fruit. 2006

Success with Organic Vegetables. 2006

Creative Log Cabin Patchwork. 2003

Stained Glass. 2001

Beginners’ Guide to Herb Gardening . 2001

Liberty’s: The Liberty Home. 1997

Lorenz Books: Astanga Yoga. 2004

Chakra Healing. 2002

The Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing. 1999

MQP:   Homemade Cakes. 2006.

Homemade Cookies. 2006

Zen Reflections. 2002.

The Year of Spirituality. 2002

The Ayurvedic Year. 2001.

The Yoga Year. 2001.

The Simple Path to Yoga. 2001

Easy Country Crafts. 1998

Museum Quilts Publications: Beautiful Cross Stitch. 1996

Sweet and Simple Country Quilts. 1996

Kid’s Country. 1996

Art Deco Quilts. 1995

Quilts around the Year. 1994

Learning to Quilt. 1994

Reader’s Digest: The Reader’s Digest Book of Patchwork, Applique and Quilting. 1997