The Art of Sketching Flowers from Nature is a book written by Ralph Willett Lucas in 1853. The book is a guide to sketching flowers in a realistic manner, using nature as a reference. It includes detailed instructions on how to observe and draw flowers, as well as tips on composition and color. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of flower sketching, such as lighting, shading, and perspective. The author also provides examples of his own sketches and drawings throughout the book. The Art of Sketching Flowers from Nature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in botanical art or nature illustration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.