Are you a plant person, an art person, or both? Contemporary botanical art combines these interests to capture the beauty of the natural world. NYBG offered North America’s first formal botanical art certificate program, and has remained a leader in the discipline for three decades. A well-rounded array of courses in the classroom and Garden can be enjoyed singly, just for fun, or lead to a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Plant
materials
will
be
provided
by
more...
The
intricate
beauty
of
a
bird's
nest
really
shines
when
drawn
in
silverpoint,
especially
as
the
silver
develops
a
soft
patina
over
time.
Using
a
silver
wire
held
in
a
stylus,
master
an
organic
approach
to
drawing
a
complex
subject.
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. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II.
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.
more...
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...
Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Plant
materials
will
be
provided
by
more...
Enjoy
painting
botanical
watercolors
in
a
relaxed
atmosphere.
This
class
is
designed
for
both
inexperienced
students
and
those
who
wish
to
improve
their
skills.
Sign
up
for
one
section,
or
several!
Lectures
and
demonstrations
are
enhanced
by
individual
instruction.
Work
more...
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...
Do
you
ever
wish
you
could
capture
the
details
of
a
plant
long
after
you've
seen
it?
This
intro
class
teaches
you
how
to
make
realistic
drawings
of
plants
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
Learn
to
draw
a
selection
of
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.
more...
Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Plant
materials
will
be
provided
by
more...
Do
you
ever
wish
you
could
capture
the
details
of
a
plant
long
after
you've
seen
it?
This
intro
class
teaches
you
how
to
make
realistic
drawings
of
plants
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
Learn
to
draw
a
selection
of
more...
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...
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