Summer Skills Clinic: Botanical Drawing

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Led by talented artists and instructors, this day of the clinic will focus on botanical drawing. Two instructors will guide you through specific areas of growth. You'll work on an assigned project for the morning and noon sessions and may bring in finished pieces or works in progress for professional critique in the afternoon.

This in-person session will boost proficiency and confidence as you strive to hone your technique in this lifelong learning discipline.

Morning: Students will split into two tour groups and rotate between the Steere Herbarium and the Mertz Library where you'll be introduced to these wonderful departments and the comprehensive resources available at NYBG.

Midday: Strong and accurate drawing is key to your success in botanical illustration. Gain a better understanding of scientific measuring, foreshortening, contour and cross contour lines and line quality.

Afternoon: Improvement with scientific lighting, toning, value and light on form are all important skills for setting up a successful full color rendering. Students are invited to share works in progress and/or completed pieces for instructor assistance and critique in graphite.

Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II

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Schedule:	Friday, August 8, 2025
Times:	10:00am-05:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Friday, August 8, 2025 10:00am 05:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Friday, August 8, 2025 10:00am 05:00pm
Instructor:	Gaye Grossman Gaye Grossman Gaye Grossman Gaye Grossman began her art career custom painting furniture and murals. This grew into a decorative paint finishing company that she ran for 25 years serving private homes and businesses throughout New York and Connecticut. In addition to her studies at Grand Central Atelier in New York City, she earned a certificate with honors in botanical illustration at the New York Botanical Garden. She has exhibited her work in the ASBA Annual International shows in New York and California, the Society of Botanical Artists Plantae '21 Exhibition, the Carter Burden Gallery in New York City and the Connecticut Cancer Foundation in Old Saybrook, CT. Gaye is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists in Great Britain. She is a co-coordinator of the Tri-State Botanical Artists of New York Botanical Garden. Linda M. Nemergut Linda M. Nemergut Linda M. Nemergut Linda M. Nemergut, MFA, earned a Certificate in Botanical Art andIllustration from the Botanical Garden. She teaches art (Pre-K-8) at Immanuel Lutheran School in Danbury, Conn. See more at www.lindanemergut.com
Location:	NYBG, Watson Room 320 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	261BIL268B
Price:	Price Non-Member : $340.00 Member : $310.00
Prerequisite(s):	Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

There are currently no other sections available.