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Natural history illustration at Center for Urban Horticulture

August 28, 2018 by Tania Marien

Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Washington!

Photo by Sharon Birzer, all rights reserved.


Sharon Birzer

www.sharonbirzer.com
Scientific illustrator Sharon Birzer has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts, an​ MFA from the University of Washington, and a certificate in science illustration from the University of Washington. She has held residencies at the North Cascades Institute Environmental Learning Center, the Helen Whiteley Center at Friday Harbor Laboratories at the University of Washington College of the Environment, and the Nordic Art Association in Stockholm, Sweden. View a portfolio of Sharon’s scientific, botanical, and interpretive work on her website.

    Natural History Illustration: A Foray into Observations Drawing
    Center for Urban Horticulture
    Seattle, WA
    October 3 – November 14, 2018 (7 Wednesdays)

    Artist and natural history illustrator, Sharon Birzer, will lead this seven-week drawing course. Participants will sharpen their observational skills while learning how to create gesture sketches and illustrations for scientific purposes. Participants will work in the following media: graphite, pen​ and ink, colored pencil, and watercolor. Additional information is available on the course webpage. Cost: $275

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