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New 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.

Winter Wonderland, Gage Academy of Art
Fridays, January 17 – March 21, 2014; 1:30 am – 4:30 pm
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, with an emphasis on the classic icons of winter — cones, holly, needles — in a realistic, three-dimensional way. Students who would prefer to work on other subjects, including bugs, bones, or birds, or other botanicals, will be able to do so, with accompanying handouts and subjects from the instructor’s collection. All levels welcome; returning students can choose to work on projects independently with supervision. 206 323-GAGE
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Botanical Drawing, Gage Academy of Art
Fridays, January 17 – March 21, 2014; 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
The basics of drawing will be covered, beginning with using line expressively to portray botanical subjects, then progressing to use of 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. 206 323-GAGE
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Botanical Painting, Center for Urban Horticulture
Tuesdays, January 21 – March 4, 2014; 7-9 pm
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. 206-685-8033
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Bugs, Bones, Birds and Botanicals, Winslow Art Center
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12, 2014; 10 am – 1 pm
While dry-brush watercolor is the most frequently used method for botanicals, it’s also the perfect medium for portraying other natural science subjects. Learn to paint insects, skulls & bones, birds, or botanicals using the classic dry-brush technique to portray them realistically and three-dimensionally. All levels welcome. 206-618-3112
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Botanical Watercolor Workshop – Painting the Pinecone in Watercolor, Gage Academy
Saturday & Sunday, January 25-26, 2014; 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Explore classic botanical watercolor techniques of small graded washes and dry brush. Beginners may practice on simpler cones, while more the more experienced may tackle complex specimens. Some cones supplied, but feel free to bring specimens that interest you. All levels. 206 323-GAGE
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Botanical Watercolor Workshop – Painting the Produce Section, Gage Academy
Saturday & Sunday, February 8-9, 2014; 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Learn the principals of washes and dry-brush watercolor as you paint simple but lovely members of the produce section–mangoes, peppers, etc. All levels. 206 323-GAGE
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