Contemporary botanical art captures the beauty of the natural world with precision, and our extraordinary instructors share their expertise in this nurturing yet rigorous program. NYBG offered North America's first formal botanical art certificate program, and remains a leader in the discipline after more than three decades. This program offers a well-rounded array of courses that can be enjoyed singly, just for fun, or lead to a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
The
focus
of
this
course
is
on
color
theory
and
application.
Colored
pencil
line
and
tone
can
be
applied
to
look
like
either
drawing
or
painting,
making
it
a
versatile
medium
for
creating
botanical
artwork.
Learn
a
variety
of
techniques,
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As
a
developing
artist,
you
need
personalized,
supportive
evaluation
to
improve
your
techniques.
This
is
your
chance
to
bring
your
finished
art
and
work-in-progress
for
respectful,
careful
feedback
via
group
discussion
and
teacher-led
demos.
We'll
pay
special
attention
to
your
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This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil.
Bring
the
lush
color
and
tone
of
an
eggplant
to
life
on
paper
using
specific
watercolor
techniques.
This
workshop
will
impart
the
instructor's
method
of
using
dry
brush
watercolor
to
replicate
the
colors,
form,
and
texture
of
this
subject.
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If
you're
looking
to
transition
from
drawing
to
watercolor
painting
or
fine
tune
your
watercolor
techniques,
this
class
is
for
you.
You
will
practice
basic
techniques
such
as
flat
washes,
glazing,
graded
washes,
and
dry
brush
for
fine
details.
Dilutions
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From
"mushroom
leather"
fashion
to
best-selling
books
on
how
mycelial
networks
create
webs
of
interconnectivity
between
species,
fungi
continue
to
capture
the
contemporary
imagination.
Join
us
to
view
stunning
artwork
created
by
botanical
artists
Christiane
Fashek,
Lucy
Martin,
and
Margaret
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
colorful
irises
from
the
photograph
provided.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
other
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
feedback.
You
will
need
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Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
We
will
focus
on
using
Instagram
to
showcase
and
promote
your
work.
You'll
define
your
goals
for
using
social
media
as
a
marketing
tool,
and
create
a
strategy
to
achieve
those
goals,
as
well
as
discover
tips
for
attracting
and
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Examine
the
enormous
variety
of
forms
and
structural
adaptations
of
flowering
plants—the
world's
dominant
plant
group.
Through
lectures,
demonstrations,
and
laboratory
studies,
learn
to
recognize
and
draw
the
many
plant
parts
and
growth
stages
of
the
most
common
plant
families.
more...
Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
Bring
the
unique
texture
and
subtle
colors
of
an
artichoke
to
life
on
paper
using
specific
watercolor
techniques.
This
workshop
will
impart
the
instructor's
method
of
using
dry
brush
watercolor
to
replicate
the
colors,
form,
and
texture
of
artichokes.
Please
more...
Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on a variety of pieces.
Black
and
white
stipple
technique
can
produce
smooth
gradated
tones,
add
texture
and
value,
and
suggest
color.
Learn
the
skills
and
procedures
to
master
the
method
of
using
sized
pens
and
ink
or
fine
point
markers
such
as
Copic
multiliners
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Apply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details.
Study
the
warm
tones
of
flowers
available
in
our
corner
markets,
even
in
the
winter's
cold.
Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
orchid
flowers
from
the
photograph
provided.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
other
techniques
will
more...
Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
Having
a
professional
online
presence
is
essential
to
getting
the
word
out
about
your
work.
In
this
hands-on
class,
you
will
build
a
simple
website
(no
coding
required!)
to
showcase
your
portfolio
using
Wix.com,
a
free
and
easy-to-use
platform.
We
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With
work
in
over
25
museum
and
university
collections
in
addition
to
four
solo
shows
in
New
York
City,
David
Morrison
is
lauded
for
his
hyper-realistic
drawings,
rich
in
tonal
detail.
In
this
special
in-person
workshop,
he
will
show
you
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Embark
on
an
historical
exploration
of
botanical
art.
You'll
trace
the
globe
with
author
and
curator
Giovanni
Aloi
as
he
uncovers
the
critical
role
that
botany
has
played
in
the
advancement
of
movements,
styles,
and
invention
of
new
media.
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