Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops
April
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Tulips in Dry Brush WatercolorThis workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of tulips. The demonstration will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering colors, adding fine detail, using dry brush, and more... | |||||
234BIL142O | 04/01 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Kluglein | 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. | |||||
234BIL301AO | 04/13 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE |
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Spring Tulips in Watercolor WorkshopLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely striped tulip from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback. | |||||
234BIL207O | 04/15 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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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 and colored pencil. | |||||
234BIL145A | 04/26 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
May
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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. | |||||
234BIL301BO | 05/06 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE |
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Rose Buds in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting delicate rose buds. Flat wash, layering, and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback in an enjoyable and supportive more... | |||||
234BIL163O | 05/07 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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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 and colored pencil. | |||||
234BIL145BO | 05/16 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Fashek | ONLINE |
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Composition: A Deeper DiveApply the concepts of the Golden Ratio, Golden Rectangle, Rule of Thirds, Fibonacci sequence and more to take your composition skills to the next level. Through demonstrations and exercises, you'll explore how to create balance through placement of color and more... | |||||
234BIL288O | 05/20 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine 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. more... | |||||
234BIL300AO | 05/25 | Th | 5:30pm-8:00pm | Rauh | ONLINE |
June
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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... | |||||
234NAT400BL | 06/01 | Th | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Leighton | BLENDED |
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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. | |||||
234BIL301CO | 06/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Plein-Air DrawingPlein-Air artist Frank Guida covers basic design principles, including focal point, contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how to choose a subject that translates well on the page. Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what more... | |||||
234CRF198 | 06/08 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Guida | NYBG |
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Perennial Hibiscus in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a perennial hibiscus flower from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will more... | |||||
234BIL110O | 06/11 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | ONLINE |
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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 and colored pencil. | |||||
234BIL145CO | 06/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | ONLINE |
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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. | |||||
234BIL140AO | 06/17 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | 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. | |||||
234BIL301DO | 06/29 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
July
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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 and colored pencil. | |||||
241BIL145DO | 07/12 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | ONLINE |
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Radishes with Leaves in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting radishes with leaves from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer more... | |||||
241BIL177 | 07/15 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Wry | NYBG |
August
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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. | |||||
241BIL301EO | 08/03 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Fashek | ONLINE |
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Composition: Plain and SimpleMake composition work for you! In this introductory overview, we will focus on a few key principles that will bring strength, balance, and the "wow" factor to your artwork in any medium. Analyze botanical art images, complete an in-class exercise, more... | |||||
241BIL156O | 08/18 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE |
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Mushrooms in Dry Brush WatercolorBring the texture and tones of a mushroom to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of this subject. Please note more... | |||||
241BIL159O | 08/26 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Saylor | ONLINE |
September
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Japanese Chrysanthemums in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting Japanese chrysanthemums from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live more... | |||||
241BIL269O | 09/10 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | ONLINE |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine 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. more... | |||||
241BIL300BO | 09/13 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Rauh | ONLINE |
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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 and colored pencil. | |||||
241BIL145EO | 09/14 | 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. | |||||
241BIL301FO | 09/14 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Fashek | ONLINE |
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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. | |||||
241BIL140BO | 09/18 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:50pm | Vogel | ONLINE |
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Acorns in Dry Brush WatercolorBring the texture and tones of acorns to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of this subject. Please note that more... | |||||
241BIL128O | 09/24 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE |