The L.A. Arboretum has announced its botanical illustration classes for Fall and Winter. Beginning and experienced students can learn a wealth of information from botanical artist and instructor, Olga Eysymontt.
Basic Watercolor & Graphite Pencil
Application and Techniques for Botanical Illustration (Ongoing Series)
Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
The rendering of three-dimensional plant forms in transparency is the main characteristic of botanical watercolor. In this class, students will render all plant forms in graphite and then use their graphite drawing as a model to create the same form with transparent watercolor. This ongoing series will cover the basic application and techniques of watercolor painting and drawing in graphite. Topics include: wash techniques, dry brush, color palette, mixing greens, mixing neutral tints, creating tonal and color studies. To register, contact Jill Berry at (626) 821-4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.org. Cost: $180 members / $195 nonmembers.
- September 8, 15, 22, 29; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- October 6, 13, 20, 27; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- November 3, 10, 17; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
- December 1, 8, 15; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Watercolor for Botanical Illustration
An Ongoing Monthly Series for Advanced Students
Cost: $180 members / $195 nonmembers.
- September 9, 16, 23, 30; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- October 7, 14, 21, 28; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- November 4, 11, 18; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
- December 2, 9, 16; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Could not find artwork of the instructor Olga Eysymontt.
Would be nice to see what she will be teaching.
Regards,
T.S.B.
A book comprised of student artwork was published last year. A copy of this book can be viewed in the Visitor’s Information office at the Arboretum. Also available are flyers for upcoming classes. This office is directly adjacent to the parking lot at the bottom of the stairs.
I would love to participate in a botanical illustration class, but these weekday-daytime classes are not available to those who work. any chance of adding weekend classes?
The scheduling of classes is dependent upon many factors. Consumer demand being one of them. If a garden or program near you does not offer weekend classes, please contact them directly to request weekend workshops.