Instructor: Robin Jess

Robin Jess
 Robin Jess is the former Executive Director of ASBA. She is fluent in graphite, watercolor, pen and ink, and etching and is the Coordinator of NYBG's Botanical Art & Illustration Program.

Robin has been a freelance botanical illustrator and artist since 1976. She earned an M.A. from Pratt Institute. She has received two grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, including the Distinguished Artist's Fellowship in 1990. With funding from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and through the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Robin created a series of 40 watercolors of New Jersey's Pinelands flora, which toured the state's major museums and arts venues.

Classes by this instructor


Botanical Art Summer Skills Clinic: All Four Days

Nothing quite compares to real time attention and feedback while working to perfect your botanical art and illustration skills. This summer, join us at NYBG for a brand-new, four-day clinic structured to aid students who have either completed their NYBG more...
261BIL268A 08/08 Fr 10:00am-5:00pm Grossman
Nemergut
Fasano
Jess
Reiner
Lyness
Sapanara
James
NYBG

Summer Skills Clinic: Pen and Ink

Led by talented artists and instructors, this day of the clinic will focus on pen and ink technique. Two instructors will guide you through specific areas of growth. You'll work on an assigned project for the morning and noon sessions more...
261BIL268C 08/09 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Fasano
Jess
NYBG