Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops
September
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite. | |||||
261BIL145EO | 09/18 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate 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. | |||||
261BIL301F | 09/18 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
October
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite. | |||||
262BIL145AO | 10/02 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | DeCicco | ONLINE |
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Field SketchingTake your naturalist game to the next level by learning how to sketch. Drawing asks that you slow down and closely observe what you see, allowing you to identify unfamiliar species and investigate ecological connections. Focusing on trees, you'll learn more... | |||||
261NAT400B | 10/05 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leighton | NYBG |
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Landscape Painting in WatercolorReceive an introduction to the fundamentals of plein air landscape painting using the wealth of picturesque subjects and vistas at NYBG. You'll begin in the classroom to practice basic watercolor techniques, brushwork, and color mixing. Then, you'll apply what you've more... | |||||
262BIL154 | 10/14 | Tu | 11:00am-3:00pm | Gore | NYBG |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate 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. | |||||
262BIL301AO | 10/16 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE |
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Horizontal Journaling in Line Wash: AutumnLearn 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... | |||||
262BIL125 | 10/20 | Mo | 11:00am-1:00pm | Yount | NYBG |
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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondDesigned 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. | |||||
262BIL140A | 10/24 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Wry | NYBG |