Drawing Alpine Plants in Graphite, Pen and Ink, and Watercolor


Capture the resilience and beauty of alpine plants through the precision of graphite, the boldness of pen and ink, and the subtlety of watercolor washes. In this class, you'll explore the unique forms, textures, and adaptations of high-altitude flora—from cushion plants to wind-swept grasses—while developing your technical skills in botanical illustration.

Each session combines observational drawing from high-resolution specimen images with step-by-step guidance on rendering intricate details like hairy stems, compact growth forms, and delicate flowers. You'll practice using graphite for fine lines and shading, pen and ink for crisp, defined textures, and watercolor washes to add depth and atmosphere to your illustrations. Emphasis will be placed on capturing the essence of alpine plants' survival strategies through accurate, artistic representations. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II

Materials Information:
This course requires the additional purchase of materials. Please refer to the Materials List linked below for more information

Schedule: Every week on Wednesday, starting on 11/04/26 and ending on 12/09/26 (excluding 11/25/26)
Times: 10:00am-01:00pm EST
Instructor: Niek Bijkerk Niek Bijkerk
Location: Online-Live,

Session Number: 272BIL316O
Price Non-Member : $437.00
Member : $395.00
Materials List:
Click here for materials list (BIL316O) (PDF Document)
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).


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