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.
May
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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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204BIL331A
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05/02
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Sa
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10:30am-2:30pm
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Sapanara
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MDTN
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Award-winning
botanical
artist
Mary
Dillon
visits
from
Ireland
to
share
the
relaxed
and
slow
painting
techniques
she
uses
to
bring
movement,
vitality,
and
depth
to
her
work.
She
will
be
your
guide
as
you
explore
the
nuances
of
layering
color
more...
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204BIL645
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05/13
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We
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Dillon
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NYBG
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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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204BIL302A
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05/14
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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MDTN
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Join us for an introduction to the centuries-oldpainting methods using egg tempera. We will cover mixing pigments, brush-stroke techniques, scumbling, glazing, and how it all can be applied to achieve an ethereal quality in your botanical painting.
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204BIL366
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05/16
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Di Costanzo
|
NYBG
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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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204BIL302B
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05/30
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Vogel
|
NYBG
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June
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Strike
gold
and
take
your
pen
and
ink
drawings
to
a
new
level.
See
how
easily
18-carat-gold
liquid
Spectralite
ink
flows
from
the
nib
of
a
traditional
crow
quill
dip
pen.
You
will
transfer
one
of
your
favorite
botanical
drawings
more...
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204BIL342
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06/01
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Mo
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Morley
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NYBG
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Artist
James
Gurney
shares
how
he
paints
from
life
using
his
portable
gouache
setup.
He'll
start
with
a
digital
presentation
to
give
an
overview
of
his
painting
process
in
opaque
water
media,
including
gouache,
casein,
and
watercolor.
After
a
quick
more...
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204BIL497
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06/04
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Th
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Gurney
|
NYBG
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Revel
in
summer's
bounty
while
learning
how
to
layer
watercolor,
colored
pencil,
and
watercolor
pencil
to
create
rich
color,
detail,
and
form.
You'll
experiment
with
a
dynamic
blend
of
botanical
drawing
and
painting
techniques
while
focusing
on
the
structure
of
more...
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204BIL483
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06/23
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Tu
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Hollender
|
NYBG
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July
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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.
more...
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211BIL301A
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07/06
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
|
NYBG
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
This
class
is
a
prerequisite
for
all
more...
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211BIL301IA
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07/06
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
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NYBG
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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
howto
create
tone
by
using
stipple,
line,
and
crosshatch
techniques.
more...
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211BIL400
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07/06
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Mo
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Morley
|
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.
more...
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211BIL301B
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07/07
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
|
MDTN
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
This
class
is
a
prerequisite
for
all
more...
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211BIL301IB
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07/07
|
Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
James
|
MDTN
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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,
a
versatility
that
makes
it
an
enjoyable
medium
for
creating
botanical
artwork.
Learn
how
more...
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211BIL415A
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07/14
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Vogel
|
NYBG
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Rosemary,
basil,
sage,
and
lavender,
all
members
of
the
mint
family,
are
known
for
their
fragrance,
flavor,
and
medicinal
value.
Create
a
lovely
study
page
of
various
leaf
textures,
colors,
and
shapes,
featuring
their
unique
square
stems
and
diminutive,
delicate
more...
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211BIL491
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07/18
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Jess
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MDTN
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Apply
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills
and
techniques
to
simple
relevant
subjects.
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
and
space
in
more...
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211BIL302C
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07/27
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
|
NYBG
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August
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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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211BIL370
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08/10
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Mo
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Rawlins
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NYBG
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September
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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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211BIL331B
|
09/14
|
Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
|
James
|
MDTN
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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.
more...
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211BIL301C
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09/15
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Lyness
|
MDTN
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Capture
the
subtle
color
and
texture
of
lichen
as
it
contrasts
with
the
soft
patina
of
a
branch
drawn
in
silverpoint.
Learn
to
prepare
the
substrate,
develop
a
skillful
handling
of
the
drawing
material
and
add
touches
of
color
to
more...
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211BIL362
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09/16
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Nemergut
|
NYBG
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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.
Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II.
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211BIL303C
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09/17
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
|
MDTN
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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.
more...
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211BIL301D
|
09/18
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:35pm
|
Miranda
|
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...
|
|
211BIL331C
|
09/24
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Vogel
|
NYBG
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A
renowned
master
of
color
application,
botanical
artist
Fiona
Strickland
will
maximize
your
success
in
color
mixing
by
increasing
your
understanding
of
color
relationships
and
paint
qualities.
Demonstrated
through
use
of
an
organized
palette
and
application
of
a
dry
brush
more...
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211BIL637
|
09/29
|
Tu
|
10:00am-4:30pm
|
Strickland
|
NYBG
|
October
|
|
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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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212BIL415B
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10/17
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Vogel
|
NYBG
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