Before the "Little Books," Potter was a serious amateur scientist.
She used very little water with her watercolors. The Art of Beatrix Potter
She produced hundreds of accurate fungal drawings. Before the "Little Books," Potter was a serious
She never "cartoonized" animals; they retained correct anatomy. Before the "Little Books
Clothing was used to add personality without losing animal nature.
Fine, tiny strokes created rich textures in fur and fabric.
Watercolors of her actual farmhouse in the Lake District.