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Develop Foundation Skills in Botanical Drawing at Lasdon Arboretum

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Learning Opportunities on August 17, 2011|

The new Fall 2011 schedule at Lasdon Arboretum has been posted to
Classes Near You > New York.

Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Lasdon Park Brochure
Located in Somers, NY, the 234-acre Lasdon Arboretum is home to the botanical art program directed by botanical artist Laura Gould. Laura is a botanical artist who works primarily in colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor. Detailed course descriptions, supply lists, registration information, and Laura’s online gallery can be viewed at Barking Dog Studio.

Wednesday Watercolor Class & Advanced Colored Pencil – September 7 – October 5, 2011; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Participants will learn color theory and the use of a limited palette. Pre-requisite: Foundation classes in graphite, foundation work in colored pencil. If you already work with your own color palette, this is all you need to bring to class. If you would like to work in both watercolor and colored pencil, please see supply list online. Cost: $200.
Thursday Graphite and Beginner Colored Pencil – September 8 – October 6, 2011; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Establish a strong foundation in drawing and discover the beauty of graphite. After your foundation skills have been honed, begin your study of colored pencil techniques. For beginning and experienced students. Cost: $200. View supply list
Saturday Graphite and Colored Pencil – September 10 – October 8, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Students of all levels are welcome to join the class. Learn at your own pace while enjoying the company of fellow artists. Cost: $200
Watercolor/Colored Pencil Fall Session
(October 12 – November 2, 2011)
Graphite/Colored Pencil Fall Session
(October 13 – November 3, 2011)
Saturday Mixed Fall Sessions
(October 15 – November 5, 2011)
Watercolor/Colored Pencil Late Fall Session
(November 9 – December 14, 2011)
Graphite/Colored Pencil Late Fall Session
(November 10 – December 15, 2011)
Saturday Mixed Late Fall Sessions
(November 12 – December 17, 2011)

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Draw Trees, Birds, Mammals, Butterflies and Plants at Yale Peabody Museum

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on August 17, 2011| 1 Comment »

The Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators announce their Fall schedule of classes at Classes Near You > Connecticut.

Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators
In collaboration with the Yale Peabody Museum
www.ctnsi.com

Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators LLC is composed of professional artists and scientists who have developed educational programs in natural science illustration. The members of CTNSI also provide illustrations, printed material, murals and exhibits addressing environmental and biological topics. The team at CTNSI works with environmental groups, nature centers, schools, and event managers. All classes are taught at the Yale Peabody Museum Education Center/West Campus, 117 Frontage Road, Orange, CT 06477. Register online at www.ctnsi.com or contact ctnsiprogramcoordinator@comcast.net.

Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration
Wednesdays, September 7 – October 26, 2011; 1-4 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $350. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko
Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration
Saturdays, September 10 – October 29, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $350. Instructor: Jan Prentice
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor
Wednesdays, September 7-28, 2011, 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Sessions can be continuous as we teach to all levels. Materials list provided. Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $40 paid to instructor Cindy Gilbane.
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor
Wednesdays, October 5-26, 2011; 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Sessions can be continuous as we teach to all levels. Materials list provided. Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $40 paid to instructor Cindy Gilbane.
Images and Words in Nature
Saturdays, September 10 – October 1, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Learn quick sketching techniques drawing in the field and at museums. Learn how to describe your observations using words and images. Work in graphite, colored pencil and watercolor. Artists at all levels are welcome.
Cost: $175. Instructor: Linda Miller
Drawing and Painting Trees
Saturdays, October 8-29, 2011; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Learn how to draw and paint trees and to capture Fall colors using graphite, micron pen and watercolor. Class will be held outdoors at the Yale West Campus, 136 acres of woodland composed of oaks, beeches, birch and exotic fruit trees. Open to beginning and experienced artists. Materials list provided.
Cost: $175. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko
Drawing and Painting Birds
Wednesdays, November 2 – December 14, 2011; 1-4 PM. Avian anatomy, field sketching, and drawing from mounted specimens and skins are the focus of this six-week class. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of instructor. Materials list provided.
Cost: $275
Butterflies in Colored Pencil
Saturdays, November 12 – December 10, 2011. Draw from the butterfly collection at the Yale Peabody Museum. Learn how to rehydrate and spread butterfly specimens on mounting boards so you can draw them. Then learn how to apply colored pencil to your drawings to create colorful studies. Previous drawing experience helpful, but not necessary.
Cost: $175. Materials Fee: $20 paid to instructor Jan Prentice.
Drawing Mammals
Saturdays, November 5 – December 17, 2011; 1-4 PM. Immerse yourself in the vertebrate zoology collection at Yale Peabody Museum’s West Campus. Study the morphology of mammals as you sketch fossil bones, skeletons and mounts. Open to beginning and experienced artists. Materials list provided. Cost: $275. Instructor: Dorie Petrochko

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Reserve a Copy of Billy Showell’s Latest DVD

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on August 15, 2011|

A to Z of Flower Portraits DVD

Receive personal instruction from Billy Showell in A-Z of Flower Portraits DVD, the instructional DVD created to complement the exercises in Billy’s recent book, A-Z of Flower Portraits.

Place an order for this DVD by Friday
August 19, 2011 and receive the special back-to-school price of $38 (reg. $42).

Special orders received this week will be submitted as a group order. Customers will receive regular updates about the status of their order. Your credit card will not be charged until your order is processed and shipped by ArtPlantae Books.

This DVD is formatted for European DVD players (PAL format). It may not play on all US DVD players. ArtPlantae customers who have purchased Billy’s previous DVDs learn from Billy by viewing her instruction and demonstrations on their computers.

Imported from the UK.

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Learn a Holistic Approach to Painting Plants

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Watercolor on August 15, 2011|

Watercolor wants to be danced with, not controlled.

Learn English watercolor techniques with children’s book illustrator and ASBA member, Ruth Councell.

Paul Robeson Center for the Arts
Arts Council of Princeton
http://www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
A center for arts education, literary events and performing arts making the arts accessible to people of all ages from all socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. View their extensive list of classes, camps and workshops online.

Botanical Art in Watercolor – Wednesdays, September 21 – November 9, 2011; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Understand the structure of plants and communicate your new knowledge through your art. Work with live plant specimens, enhance your drawing skills and learn how to paint botanical specimens using English painting techniques. Some drawing and watercolor experience required. Cost: $275 nonmembers, $250 members. Additional details and registration are available here. Learn more about instructor Ruth Councell and her approach to painting. View Ruth’s website at www.councell.net.

This information can also be found at Classes Near You > New Jersey.

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Learn a New Way to Layer Colored Pencils

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on August 10, 2011|

Rhonda Nass is teaching a class that is sure to make you see colored pencils in a new way. See what’s new at
Classes Near You > Florida:

Florida Society of Botanical Artists
Colored Pencil with Rhonda Nass
November 11 – 13, 2011
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Discover a new layering technique that will allow you to capture drama and detail beyond what you thought possible with colored pencil. Bring your lunch and supplies. Cost: $250 members / $300 non-members. This special class will be taught at the Center for Arts & Humanity in Sarasota. Contact Susan Benjamin for more information and to register.

Rhonda Nass is a the co-author and illustrator of Gifts from the Earth: A Basketmaker’s Field Guide to Midwest Botanicals (1988). This book has beautiful examples of Rhonda’s graphite illustrations. If you are able to find a copy of this book, give it a special place in your library.

Visit Rhonda’s website at www.rnass.com to learn more about her. Be sure to also see her work in the ASBA Member Gallery.

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Would you take a distance learning course in botanical art?

Posted in botanical art, distance learning, Learning Opportunities, Special Articles & Interviews on August 10, 2011| 1 Comment »

According to reader response to news about distance learning courses in botanical art and direct inquiries I receive from readers, it is clear that there is a lot of interest in distance learning classes. This month, you have the opportunity to voice an opinion about distance learning classes and to participate in a conversation with an instructor who wants to know what you think about this style of learning.

Join the Conversation
You have until this Friday to send questions/comments about this topic to Anna Knights. All questions to Anna will be submitted and posted anonymously. Anna’s replies to your questions will be posted on August 22, 2011. To participate in Ask The Artist with Anna Knights, send your question(s) to education@artplantae.com.

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Ask the Artist: Anna Knights

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Special Events on August 8, 2011|

Take advantage of the opportunity to ask Anna questions and to learn from this award-winning artist and teacher. You have read my interview with Anna, now it’s your turn to ask Anna questions.

Submit your questions to us this week and Anna’s replies will be posted on
August 22, 2011. Please send your question(s) to education@artplantae.com.

All questions are due by Friday August 12, 2011.

We look forward to hearing from you!