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.
Learn
the
importance
of
a
plant's
life
cycle
in
difficult
survival
conditions
as
you
illustrate
species
with
rhizomes,
bulbs,
corms,
tubers
and
tap
roots-which
are
perennating,
aestivating
organs
that
allow
plants
to
regrow
from
year
to
year.
You'll
also
illustrate
more...
This
workshop
will
impart
the
instructor's
method
of
using
dry
brush
watercolor
to
replicate
the
colors,
form,
and
texture
of
peony
petals.
The
demonstration
will
include
color
mixing,
working
light
to
dark,
layering
colors,
adding
fine
detail,
using
dry
brush,
more...
Practice
techniques
learned
in
Botanical
Watercolor
I
using
live
subjects
such
as
leaves,
stems,
and
fruit.
Emphasis
is
on
realistic
portrayal
of
botanical
subjects
and
traditional
methods
of
dry
brush
watercolor
painting,
with
attention
to
detail
and
color
accuracy.
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.
Designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction.
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...
Peonies
are
one
of
the
glories
of
the
spring
garden-their
layered
texture,
shape,
scent,
and
color
variations
make
them
such
stunning
subjects
to
observe
and
enjoy.
Learn
to
draw
out
this
composition
before
transferring
it
to
vellum.
You'll
practice
drybrush
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
comprehensive
class
covers
the
basic
techniques
of
botanical
watercolor.
Learn
how
to
use
your
brushes
to
make
smooth,
underlying
washes,
as
well
as
to
create
fine
detail.
Color
theory
will
teach
you
how
paints
interact,
and
how
to
select
more...
Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
a
lovely,
bearded
iris
in
watercolor
and
colored
pencil.
Flat
wash,
layering,
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
more...
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
fresh
garlic
from
the
photograph
provided.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
other
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
feedback.
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...
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