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.
September
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Focus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—the ginkgo leaf. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting these fan-shaped leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered.
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271BIL203O
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09/26
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Sa
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11:00am-1:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Explore
the
steps
of
painting
seasonal
flowers
such
as
tulips,
daisies,
lilies,
and
Gerbera
daisies
in
watercolor.
Gain
the
skills
and
confidence
to
create
a
flat
wash,
blend
the
right
colors,
and
practice
basic
watercolor
techniques—allowing
you
to
bring
your
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271BIL230
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09/27
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Su
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Gain
an
understanding
of
how
light
interacts
with
multiple
botanical
subjects
in
a
single
composition.
Light
on
form
is
critical
to
creating
dimension
in
a
botanical
illustration;
when
a
composition
contains
several
botanical
specimens,
additional
attention
to
the
placement
of
more...
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271BIL450O
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09/28
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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ONLINE
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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.
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271BIL301C
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09/30
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We
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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October
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
miniature
ornamental
pumpkins.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
class
will
offer
demonstrations
and
individual
feedback
from
the
instructor
in
an
enjoyable
and
supportive
more...
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272BIL229
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10/03
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Sa
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Replicate
the
colors,
luminosity,
form,
and
texture
of
autumn
squash
using
watercolor.
You'll
begin
by
learning
the
importance
of
selecting
interesting
specimens
from
the
Cucurbita
family
to
illustrate.
From
there,
you'll
practice
creating
fluid
line
drawings,
transferring
them
to
hot
more...
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272BIL369O
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10/14
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Petrochko
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
to
mix
beautiful
shades
of
gentian
blue—a
vivid,
deep
purplish-blue
color,
to
create
a
stunning
depiction
of
a
gentian
species
of
your
choosing.
Using
a
visual
example
of
Gentiana
autumnalis
as
a
guide,
you'll
learn
how
to
capture
more...
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272BIL322O
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10/18
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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DeCicco
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
to
create
autumn-inspired
compositions
across
a
two-page
spread.
Using
ink,
watercolor,
and
a
provided
template
on
paper
vellum,
you'll
be
able
to
illustrate
and
easily
transfer
your
sketches
of
autumn
leaves
and
other
botanical
subjects
onto
a
horizontal
more...
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272BIL125
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10/19
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Mo
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Yount
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NYBG
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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.
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272BIL301AO
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10/19
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Thompson
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ONLINE
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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.
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272BIL140A
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10/23
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Though
graphite
is
generally
considered
to
be
most
beneficial
in
producing
sketches
or
"studies"
for
more
complete
drawings
and
paintings,
it
can
also
be
used
to
produce
finished
illustrations
suitable
for
publication
in
scientific
journals.
Using
pencils
of
various
densities,
more...
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272BIL370O
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10/23
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Fr
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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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.
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272BIL145A
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10/25
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Yount
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NYBG
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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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272BIL331AO
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10/26
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Mo
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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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.
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272BIL400AO
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10/26
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Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Morley
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ONLINE
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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...
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272BIL415AO
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10/28
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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November
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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
more...
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272BIL394AO
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11/01
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Jamison
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ONLINE
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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.
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272BIL303AO
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11/03
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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ONLINE
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Capture
the
resilience
and
beauty
of
alpine
plants
through
the
precision
of
graphite,
the
boldness
of
pen
and
ink,
and
the
subtlety
of
watercolor
washes.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
unique
forms,
textures,
and
adaptations
of
high-altitude
flora—from
cushion
more...
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272BIL316O
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11/04
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Explore
how
to
create
translucent
effects
as
you
draw
botanical
subjects
such
as
flower
petals
and
specific
fruit
parts—such
as
orange
slices
and
pomegranate
seeds.
You'll
practice
advanced
layering
techniques
that
build
tonal
range
and
luminous
color,
using
both
colored
more...
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272BIL327O
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11/05
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
to
apply
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
of
botanical
art
as
you
paint
Japanese
chrysanthemums,
or
kiku,
with
stylistic
flair
borrowed
from
the
ukiyo-e
style—a
prominent
genre
of
Japanese
art
featuring
woodblock
prints
and
paintings
that
flourished
from
the
more...
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272BIL361O
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11/07
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Rossetti
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ONLINE
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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.
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272BIL301BO
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11/08
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Forethought
and
an
understanding
of
basic
composition
principles
are
the
foundation
of
any
balanced
work
of
art.
Through
group
critiques,
discussions
and
a
variety
of
exercises,
we'll
experiment
with
a
wide
range
of
principles,
including
focal
point,
the
rule
of
more...
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272BIL421AO
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11/13
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Fr
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Rogers-Knox
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ONLINE
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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...
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272BIL302A
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11/16
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Mo
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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December
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The
bright
berries
of
holly,
hawthorn,
mountain
ash,
and
cotoneaster
are
among
nature's
holiday
ornaments,
bringing
color
and
vitality
to
the
winter
landscape.
Their
glowing
reds,
oranges,
and
deep
greens
offer
beautiful
inspiration
for
botanical
artists
during
the
darker
months
more...
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272BIL317O
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12/07
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Shin
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ONLINE
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January
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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.
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273BIL145B
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01/04
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Mo
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Yount
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NYBG
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273BIL145CO
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01/05
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Lyness
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ONLINE
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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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273BIL331BO
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01/06
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL301CO
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01/07
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Th
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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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...
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273BIL302BO
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01/07
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Experience
the
magic
of
turning
a
simple
subject
into
something
extraordinary!
From
their
pebbled,
inky
skins
to
their
luminous
green
flesh
and
glossy
seed,
avocados
offer
endless
opportunities
to
explore
texture,
color,
and
contrast.
They
are
quick
to
sketch,
satisfying
more...
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273BIL304O
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01/07
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Thompson
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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273BIL300AO
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01/08
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Fr
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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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...
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273BIL415BO
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01/14
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Fashek
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL303BO
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01/23
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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273BIL394BO
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01/23
|
Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Jamison
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL140BO
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01/25
|
Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL301DO
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01/27
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Forethought
and
an
understanding
of
basic
composition
principles
are
the
foundation
of
any
balanced
work
of
art.
Through
group
critiques,
discussions
and
a
variety
of
exercises,
we'll
experiment
with
a
wide
range
of
principles,
including
focal
point,
the
rule
of
more...
|
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273BIL421BO
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01/30
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Sa
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Rogers-Knox
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ONLINE
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Get up close and personal on plant buds in winter. Learn how to identify and illustrate the bite-size beginnings of native trees, vines, and flowers. You'll use plant specimens and colored pencil to bring these buds to life on paper.
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273BIL119
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01/31
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Yount
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NYBG
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February
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The
medium
of
silverpoint
has
been
employed
by
artists
for
centuries,
dating
back
to
the
Renaissance.
Silverpoint
drawings
are
created
by
"stroking"
the
surface
of
a
specially
prepared
ground
with
sterling
silver
wire.
In
this
class,
you'll
learn
the
basics
more...
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273BIL313
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02/02
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Tu
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11:00am-2:00pm
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White-Pultz
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NYBG
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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.
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273BIL145DO
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02/03
|
We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Lyness
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ONLINE
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Receive
a
step-by-step
approach
to
painting
trees
using
pen
and
ink
and
watercolor.
Using
reference
photographs,
you'll
learn
to
create
ink
drawings
of
trees,
layer
glazes
in
watercolor,
and
apply
techniques
such
as
dry
brushing
and
masking
to
create
bark
more...
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273BIL336O
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02/10
|
We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Petrochko
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL301EO
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02/16
|
Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Bring
your
watercolor
skills
to
the
next
level
of
proficiency.
Learn
how
to
employ
atmospheric
perspective
to
achieve
a
greater
sense
of
dimension
when
painting
botanicals.
A
focus
on
color
variations,
groups
of
value
range,
and
degrees
of
detail
development,
more...
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273BIL348O
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02/16
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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273BIL208O
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02/25
|
Th
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Woodin
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL400BO
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02/27
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Morley
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL145EO
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02/28
|
Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
DeCicco
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ONLINE
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March
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Discover
the
remarkable
women
artists
of
the
17th
and
18th
centuries
who
transformed
botanical
art
by
blending
traditional
artistic
training
with
the
emerging
scientific
ideas
of
the
Enlightenment
Era—a
period
characterized
by
rapid
and
monumental
societal
changes
that
were
fueled
more...
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273BIL170
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03/02
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Camp
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NYBG
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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.
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273BIL140CO
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03/03
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL145F
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03/04
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Whether
or
not
you
decide
to
pursue
botanical
art
as
a
business,
knowing
standard
practices
will
be
useful.
Over
the
course
of
this
class,
you'll
learn
the
basics
of
dealing
with
galleries
and
artists'
reps,
including;
pricing,
contracts
and
sales
more...
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273BIL392O
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03/04
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Th
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Yu
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL301F
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03/06
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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A
professional
website
can
be
a
great
way
to
market
and
archive
your
work.
In
this
hands-on
class,
you
will
build
a
simple
website
(no
coding
required!)
to
showcase
your
portfolio
using
squarespace.com,
a
free
and
easy-to-use
platform,
which
allows
more...
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273BIL395O
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03/06
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Sa
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11:00am-1:30pm
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Marcheschi
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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273BIL458O
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03/08
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Mo
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11:00am-2:30pm
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Jess
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ONLINE
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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...
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273BIL302CO
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03/09
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Tu
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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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.
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273BIL303CO
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03/10
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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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...
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273BIL302DO
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03/14
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Su
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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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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273BIL331CO
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03/18
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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ONLINE
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Learn how to render the diverse surface textures of fruits, from the smooth, matte, and speckled skins of apples to the waxy, silvery bloom of grapes and plums, to the thick, dimpled rind of oranges and limes.
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273BIL352O
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03/18
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Shin
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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273BIL300BO
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03/31
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We
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10:30am-1:00pm
|
Day
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ONLINE
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