New botanical art and nature painting classes in the Seattle area!
Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Washington.
Kathleen McKeehen, Scientific Illustrator
Kathleen is a teacher and freelance illustrator. Her work has appeared in Organic Gardening Magazine and The Herb Companion. View Kathleen’s artwork in the ASBA Members’ Gallery or at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators’
Science-Art.com.
- Botanical Drawing/Painting at Oil & Water Art Supply, Bainbridge Island – Ongoing on Tuesdays. Learn how botanical artists portray botanical subjects using pencils and watercolor. Oil & Water Art Supplies, Winslow, Bainbridge Island. Students pay per session. For additional details, contact 206-842-0477.
- Botanical Drawing at Gage Academy – Fridays,
January 20 – March 23, 2012; 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. Learn the techniques of line and shading to portray botanical subjects accurately. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org. - NEW Painting Nature in Watercolor at Gage Academy – Fridays, January 20 – March 23, 2012; 1:30-4:30 PM. Use dry-brush watercolor technique to portray natural subjects such as birds, animals, shells, skulls, and plants. Students will be able to choose their own subjects. All levels welcome. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org.
- Botanical Watercolor at Poulsbo Parks & Recreation – Mondays,
January 23 – March 12, 2012 (no class Feb. 20); 7:00-9:30 PM. Using washes and dry-brush technique, learn to paint botanical subjects that are realistic, accurate, and beautiful. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (360) 779-9898 or View Class & Activity Brochure. - Botanical Illustration at Winslow Art Center – Starting in January 2012. Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 PM. Learn about the botanical drawing and botanical painting techniques used by botanical artists. Beginners are welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: Martha. A new website for Winslow Art Center will be launched soon at www.winslowartcenter.com.
- Botanical Watercolor at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Winter classes will be announced soon. Please visit the Bloedel Reserve Course Schedule for updates. Until then, please direct all questions to Kathleen McKeehen. This class is usually scheduled on Thursdays. - Studio Classes
Botanical drawing and watercolor classes in Kathleen’s Indianola studio. Contact Kathleen for more information.

