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.
Click here for an overview of the required courses and electives.
Whether
or
not
you
decide
to
pursue
botanical
art
as
a
business,
knowing
standard
practices
will
be
useful.
In
these
two
sessions,
you
will
learn
the
basics
of
dealing
with
galleries
and
artists'
reps,
including
pricing,
contracts
and
sales
agreements;
more...
World-renowned
botanical
watercolorist
Vincent
Jeannerot
will
share
techniques
for
painting
the
exuberant
beauty
of
flowers
bursting
with
petals.
Learn
to
capture
the
depth
and
nuance
of
your
subject
and
how
to
evoke
an
emotional
response
in
the
viewer,
a
process
more...
From
the
fiddlehead
to
the
frond,
ferns
have
a
charm
all
their
own.
In
the
studio
and
the
Conservatory,
you'll
examine
some
of
their
special
adaptations
and
growth
patterns,
then
use
your
graphite
pencil
or
pen
and
ink
to
create
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...
If
you
wish
to
transition
from
drawing
to
watercolor
painting
techniques
or
fine
tune
your
watercolor
skills,
this
class
is
for
you.
Sessions
will
focus
on
demonstration
and
practice
of
basic
techniques
such
as
flat
washes,
glazing,
graded
washes
and
more...
Develop
advanced
graphite
techniques
for
rendering
the
overlapping
linear
texture,
pattern,
and
density
found
in
feathers
and
furs.
We
will
explore
drawing
with
an
eraser
and
using
negative
space.
Please
bring
your
own
collection
or
photos
to
draw.
Instructor
will
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...
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