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.
Plein-Air
artist
Frank
Guida
covers
basic
design
principles,
including
focal
point,
contrast,
perspective,
line,
and
gesture,
as
well
as
how
to
choose
a
subject
that
translates
well
on
the
page.
Then,
you
will
go
out
on
grounds
to
practice
what
more...
Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
lush,
pink
roses.
A
photograph
will
be
provided
for
reference.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
more...
This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
Celebrate the beauty and complexity of hydrangeas in this two-part watercolor class. From lush clusters of petals to rich green leaves, hydrangeas offer the perfect opportunity to explore color harmony, subtle transitions, and compelling composition.
Bring
the
unique
texture
and
subtle
colors
of
an
artichoke
to
life
on
paper
using
specific
watercolor
techniques.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
Fibonacci
Sequence-how
it
influences
the
positioning
of
the
artichoke
blades-and
practice
layering
washes
to
build
up
more...
In
this
class,
get
creative
as
you
explore
the
sizes,
shapes,
and
colors
of
60s
pop
floral
prints.
You'll
paint
handfuls
of
flowers—taking
inspiration
from
works
such
as
Picasso's
Bouquet
of
Peace
(an
example
pictured
here)—as
you
experiment
with
making
more...
Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting daisy-like mums—a hardy summer perennial. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.
This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
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...
Enhance
the
realism
in
your
botanical
compositions
by
mastering
the
art
of
drawing
the
fine
details.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
various
graphite
techniques
that
help
to
capture
the
intricate
detailing
of
small,
complex
botanical
subjects
such
as
dried
seedheads,
more...
Pen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques.
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,
more...
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.
Capture
the
textural
variations
of
your
favorite
berries.
Using
PanPastels,
which
are
soft
colors
packed
in
a
unique
cake-like
format,
you'll
create
scaled-up
compositions
that
highlight
the
luscious
colors
and
forms
of
seasonal
berries-such
as
blueberries,
raspberries,
and
more.
Enhance
more...
Learn how the wet-on-wet watercolor technique is used by botanical artists to achieve the groundwork for painting peppers. Additional techniques, such as dry brush for the finishing touches, will also be covered.
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