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Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Classes
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.
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 224BIL302BO | 05/31 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
June
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Colored Pencil - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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, more... | |||||
| 224BIL415O | 06/07 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 224BIL300AO | 06/08 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Rauh | ONLINE | |
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Illustrating Insects: Pollinators and Beyond - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Illustrators Maria Sybilla and Art Cushman and botanical artists Marianne North and Marc Isaac-Williams accurately depict the complex beauty of insects. To better render these animals more... | |||||
| 224BIL338O | 06/09 | Th | 11:00am-3:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 224BIL301CO | 06/15 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
July
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Pen and Ink - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL400O | 07/08 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 231BIL302CO | 07/09 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on Flowers - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 231BIL303AO | 07/14 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using more... | |||||
| 231BIL301D | 07/19 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | NYBG | |
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Rendering Textures in Graphite - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Award-winning scientific illustrator Rogério Lupo shares how to finely render a wide variety of organic textures, from slim hairs and iridescent scales to striations and deep more... | |||||
| 231BIL493O | 07/19 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Lupo | ONLINE | |
August
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 231BIL302DO | 08/03 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL301EO | 08/04 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Internet Tools for Creatives: Part I: Social Media - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL394O | 08/06 | Sa | 10:00am-12:30pm | Jamison | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor II - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL332AO | 09/12 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Building on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on more... | |||||
| 231BIL302E | 09/13 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG | |
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Urban Lichens in Graphite and Watercolor - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Capture the subtle beauty and color of lichen as it contrasts with the rough texture and neutral colors of a branch. Develop your drawing and toning more... | |||||
| 231BIL387O | 09/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL300BO | 09/14 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Rauh | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor I - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.This comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, aswell as to create fine more... | |||||
| 231BIL331BO | 09/14 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Sapanara | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
| 231BIL301FO | 09/15 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | ONLINE | |
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The Basics of Visual Composition - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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, more... | |||||
| 231BIL421BO | 09/16 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 231BIL302FO | 09/22 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on Flowers - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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. more... | |||||
| 231BIL303BO | 09/22 | Th | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE | |
