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Bones, Birds & Botanicals with Kathleen McKeehan

April 9, 2013 by Tania Marien

Looking for classes in the Seattle area?

Here is the latest at Classes Near You > Washington:


Kathleen McKeehen, Scientific Illustrator

www.florawithfauna.com
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. Kathleen welcomes both beginners and advanced students to her classes.

    Bugs, Bones, and Birds
    April 17 – May 22, 2013
    Wednesdays, 10 AM -1:00 PM
    Winslow Art Center, Bainbridge Island

    While dry-brush watercolor is the most frequently used method in botanical painting, it’s also the perfect to use when portraying other natural science subjects. Learn to paint insects, skulls, bones, and birds using the classic dry technique to portray these subjects realistically and in three dimensions. Individuals preferring to work on botanical subjects can do so. All levels welcome. Cost: $230
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    Blooming Gardens

    April 12 – June 14, 2013
    Fridays 1:30-4:30 PM
    Gage Academy of Art, Seattle

    Learn the classical method for botanical painting — dry-brush watercolor. Measurement, washes, dry-brush techniques, composition. Methods and materials will be covered as students learn to portray botanical subjects. Emphasis will be on the flowers of spring. All levels welcome; returning students can choose to work on projects independently with supervision. Cost: $430
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    Botanical Drawing

    April 12 – June 14, 2013
    Fridays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Gage Academy of Art, Seattle

    The basics of drawing will be covered, beginning with the expressive use of line to portray botanical subjects, then progressing to use various methods of shading to show form and three-dimensionality. While the class focuses on plant subjects, the methods and techniques taught work well for rendering any subject realistically. All levels welcome; intermediate students can take on more complicated subjects with instructor supervision. Cost: $430
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    Botanical Painting

    April 16 – May 7, 2013
    Tuesdays 7:00-9:30 PM
    The Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle

    Dry-brush watercolor is a classical method of portraying botanical subjects. Learn the basics — measurement, handling light on form, washes, dry-brush application, color mixing, etc. — to portray various botanical subjects in a realistic way. All levels are welcome, and repeating students can take on more advanced subjects with plentiful instructor supervision. Cost: $260
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    Botanical Watercolor Workshop

    Saturday, May 18, 2013
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline, WA

    Learn the basics of botanical watercolor in a one-day workshop at the beautiful Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline, WA. Cost: $125 nonmembers, $100 KBGF Members.
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