Kathleen McKeehen announces her new schedule of classes for spring and summer. Kathleen’s workshops for artists at all levels of experience (and studio classes too!) have been posted to 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 Watercolor – Thursdays, March 15 – April 12, 2012;
10 AM – 1 PM. Beginners and those who have already taken the watercolor class are welcome; continuing students will get supervision on projects of their choosing. Location: Bloedel Reserve. Details/Registration - Introduction to Botanical Watercolor – Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Learn how botanical artists capture the beauty of plants in this one-day workshop. Location: Winslow Art Center on Bainbridge Island, WA. Register: Contact Martha - Botanical Drawing – Fridays, April 13 – June 15, 2012 (9 classes; no class May 25); 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Learn to draw botanical subjects with accuracy and beauty. Students will learn to use pencil as a “stand alone” medium or as preparation for botanical watercolor. Location: Gage Academy of Art. Register: (206) 323-GAGE or visit website for details.
- Botanical Watercolor – Fridays, April 13 – June 15 2012 (9 classes; no class May 25); 1:30 – 4:30 PM. This botanical painting workshop is open to beginners. Students with previous experience can work independently on projects with guidance from the instructor. Location: Gage Academy of Art. Register: (206) 323-GAGE or visit website for details.
- Botanical Drawing – Mondays, April 16 – June 4, 2012; 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Learn how to portray botanical subjects in pencil. This class will help prepare students interested in taking a botanical painting workshop. Location: Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. Register: (360) 779-9898 or visit website for details.
- Botanical Drawing – Wednesdays, April 18 – June 6, 2012 (7 classes; no class May 25); 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Graphite is an excellent medium for depicting botanical subjects; the class is also good preparation for further study of botanical watercolor. Beginners and those with previous experience are welcome. Location: University of Washing Botanic Gardens. View Details/Register.
- Botanical Watercolor: Painting the Pansy – Saturday & Sunday,
April 21-22, 2012; 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Learn the basics of botanical drawing and how to to apply traditional watercolor techniques while studying the familiar pansy. Open to all levels of experience. Experienced students can choose to use this two-day workshop to complete an independent project. Location: Gage Academy of Art. Register: (206) 323-GAGE or visit website for details. - Introduction to Botanical Painting (3-day classes) – Mondays,
July 2, 9, 16, 2012; 7:00 – 9:30 PM. This class will also offered on the following Monday evenings: August 6, 13, 20, 2012 from 7 to 9:30 PM. Watercolor is an excellent medium for botanical subjects. Learn the basics of the classical dry-brush method to portray the plants you love. Location: Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. Register: (360) 779-9898 or
visit website for details. - Studio Classes with Kathleen McKeehen
Morning to early afternoon studio sessions are available on Wednesdays and possibly Tuesdays. For more information, please contact Kathleen.

