Instructor: Sarah Wry
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Before Sarah Wry's 20-year career in the environmental movement managing Friends of the Earth's forest program in London and campaigns for the International Fund for Animal Welfare in the USA, she went to art school and painted as a hobby. In 2010, Sarah took up painting and drawing full-time. She earned her Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from NYBG in 2016 and now teaches there. |
Classes by this instructor
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Artichokes in WatercolorBring the unique texture and subtle colors of an artichoke to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. In this class, you'll explore the Fibonacci Sequence-how it influences the positioning of the artichoke blades-and practice layering washes to build up more... |
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263BIL309 | 03/24 | Tu | 11:00am-4:30pm | Wry | 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. |
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261BIL301F | 09/18 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
263BIL301F | 03/14 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding 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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262BIL302A | 11/11 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG |
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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. |
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263BIL145D | 02/25 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | 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. |
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262BIL140A | 10/24 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Wry | NYBG |