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:

• Spring: Floxglove Fairy by Kacey Lynn Brown
• Summer: Cornflower Goblin by Nora Potwora
• Autumn: Beechnutter by Simone Grünewald
• Winter: Pinecone Faery by Kiri Leonard
• Carnivorous: Venus Flytrap Clown by Chris Hong
• Fungi: Devil's Tooth Troll by Corah Louise
• Vine: Grapevine Golem by Ognjen Sporin
• Vegetable: Potato Pixie by Iris Compiet
• Tree: Cherry Blossom Girl by Sibylline Meynet
• Succulent: Desert Spirit by Ester Conceicao
• Fungi: Celestial Mushroom Girl by Feefal
• Tropical: Orchid Enchantress by Lara Georgia Carson
• Tree: Willow-Tree Guardian by Roma Gewska
• Herb: Dandelion Hero by David Navarro
• Fungi: Walking Milk Cap Faery by Dominique Vassie
• Wetland: Purple Pitcher Spirit by Eliza Ivanova
• Fruit: Huckleberry Faery by Audra Auclair

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