Instructor: Laura Vogel

Laura Vogel
Laura Vogel, who has taught at NYBG for 18 years, and worked as afreelance botanical illustrator for Dr. Noel Holmgren, illustrating over 1300 new drawings for The Illustrated Companion to Gleason & Cronquist's Vascular Plants of the Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada. Laura also taught field biology at William Paterson University and contributed illustrations to 3 volumes of Intermountain Flora. She was also asked to design several textile projects by Spring Textile Company.

Classes by this instructor


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.
253BIL301DO 02/18 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Vogel
ONLINE
253BIL301EO 03/10 Mo 11:00am-2:00pm Vogel
ONLINE

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...
253BIL331AO 01/09 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

Designed 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.
253BIL140AO 01/27 Mo 11:00am-3:30pm Vogel
ONLINE
253BIL140BO 03/13 Th 6:00pm-8:50pm Vogel
ONLINE

Study the warm tones of flowers available in our corner markets, even in the winter's cold. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting orchid flowers from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will more...
253BIL225O 03/15 Sa 11:00am-1:45pm Vogel
ONLINE