Illustrating Small Potatoes in Graphite

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Small maroon, light brown, and yellow potatoes are ideal subjects for perfecting graphite shading techniques such as rendering smooth tonal shading. In this class, you'll focus on achieving a seamless transition between tones to enhance form while depicting how light emphasizes the contours and shape of a subject. Practice the order of steps as you conduct a graphite study-from laying in shadow areas to adding tiny details such as dimples and dots. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing I

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

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Schedule:	Sunday, May 17, 2026
Times:	10:00am-03:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:00am 03:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:00am 03:00pm
Instructor:	Sarah Wry Sarah Wry Sarah Wry Before Sarah Wry's 20-year career in the environmental movement managing Friends of the Earth's forest program in London and campaigns for the International Fund for Animal Welfare in the USA, she went to art school and painted as a hobby. In 2010, Sarah took up painting and drawing full-time. She earned her Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from NYBG in 2016 and now teaches there.
Location:	NYBG, Watson Room 320 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	264BIL378
Price:	Price Non-Member : $165.00 Member : $150.00
Materials List:	Click here for materials list (BIL378) (PDF Document)
Prerequisite(s):	Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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