NYBG offered the first formal botanical art Certificate Program in North America and has remained a leader in the discipline for three decades. The program offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most extraordinary artists from around the world.The Botanical Art and Illustration requirements give students a solid foundation in scientifically accurate drawing based on observation and fine art techniques. Those who achieve the highest level of accomplishment receive a Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration with Honors, an indication of superior work.
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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.
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Working
with
seasonal
specimens
such
as
holly,
winterberry,
and
Chinese
lantern,
explore
creative
compositional
devices
of
line,
balance,
and
harmony.
Develop
skills
in
painting
glowing
neutrals,
shiny
leaves,
and
deep
greens
and
reds.
We'll
provide
plant
material,
though
we
welcome
more...
Internationally
renowned
botanical
artist
Asuka
Hishiki
returns
to
the
Garden
to
show
you
how
to
build
texture
quickly
by
combining
watercolor
and
colored
pencil.
Less
time
consuming
than
her
signature
dry
brush
technique,
this
method
highlights
textures
and
patterns
to
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...
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