Instructor: Crystal Shin

Crystal Shin
 Korean-born, Crystal Shin was the primary illustrator on the renowned plant identification manual, the 2nd edition of Flora of the Pacific Northwest at the University of Washington. She currently works for the University's Herbarium and Paleontology department, and her illustrations have appeared in scientific journals and The New York Times. As a botanical artist working in colored pencil, she is drawn to capturing the luminous colors and details of plants.

Shin has taught numerous art classes both online and in person for botanical organizations, gardens, and art schools. She presented her methods in the Online Technique Showcase for the 2022 ASBA conference and taught a class at the 2023 ASBA conference.

As an instructor, she offers her intuitive understanding of color and her ability to broaden her students' insight, while endeavoring to provide effective examples and solutions to their questions.

Classes by this instructor


Heirloom Tomatoes in Colored Pencil

Featuring a myriad of colors ranging from green to red, blue, pink and purple, tomatoes—a kitchen staple—are fascinating subjects for botanical illustration. Learn how to observe the subtle underlying tones as you prepare to draw an heirloom tomato using colored more...
261BIL418O 09/02 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Shin
ONLINE

Luminous Tulips in Colored Pencil

Talented botanical artist and active scientific illustrator Crystal Shin will share her approach to colored pencil renderings, from the importance of color observation to unique layering techniques that yield deep saturation, smooth surface, and vibrant, glowing undertones of watercolor. Through more...
254BIL409O 05/01 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Shin
ONLINE