Heirloom Tomatoes in Colored Pencil

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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 pencil. Practice careful layering techniques that will result in smooth, luminous textures, glowing colors, and deep rich saturation. Receive helpful tips on achieving convincing details such as scars, hairs and the deformity often found in heritage tomato varieties. Prerequisite: Colored Pencil

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Schedule:	Every week on Tuesday, starting on 09/02/25 and ending on 09/16/25
Times:	06:00pm-09:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, September 2, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm Tuesday, September 16, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, September 2, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm Tuesday, September 16, 2025 06:00pm 09:00pm
Instructor:	Crystal Shin 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.
Location:	Online-Live,
Session Number:	261BIL418O
Price:	Price Non-Member : $436.00 Member : $392.00
Materials List:	Click here for materials list (BIL418O) (PDF Document)
Prerequisite(s):	Colored Pencil

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