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Holiday Savings at ArtPlantae Books

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, botanical art, botanical art books, Special Announcements, Special Events on November 29, 2010|

Unique gifts and holiday specials at ArtPlantae Books.

Holiday specials help you save on shipping expenses now and on new purchases in 2011. Read the details below.

NEW! Add a Stocking Stuffer, Receive Free Shipping
Add a qualifying stocking stuffer to your order and receive FREE shipping. Orders must be comprised of one item and one qualifying stocking stuffer. All orders are shipped via Media Mail to U.S. addresses only. Adjustments will be made when orders are processed. Please remember that shipping time for Media Mail is 3-10 days, longer to Alaska and Hawaii.

Choose from these qualifying stocking stuffer:

The Pronouncing Dictionary of Plant Names – Three thousand plant names in a pocket guide. Learn how to pronounce each name! ($6.95)
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Clear Brush Holders – Sometimes everyday items make the best art tools. ($1.75)

NEW! Save 10% Off Each Item in Your Cart
Make any purchase at ArtPlantae Books before December 10, 2010 and save 10% off every item in your next purchase. Look for the savings code on your receipt. This offer applies to an online purchase between January 1, 2011 and February 28, 2011. When shopping for gifts online, please remember that shipping time for Media Mail is 3-10 days, longer to Alaska and Hawaii. This special offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Illustrators Teach About Birds & Plants at Connecticut’s Yale Peabody Museum

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on November 22, 2010|

Natural science illustrators announce new 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 comprised 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. Download the CTNSI Spring 2011 schedule for more information. 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 ctnsicontact@gmail.com.

Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration – Wednesdays, February 9 – March 30, 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: $275
Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration – Saturdays,
February 12 – April 2, 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: $275
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I – Wednesdays,
February 9 – March 2, 2011, 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Cost: $140
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I – Saturdays,
April 16 – May 7, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Cost: $140
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II – Wednesdays,
March 9 – March 30, 2011; 1-4 PM. Build upon what you learned in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, which a pre-requisite for this course. Learn about backgrounds, composition, and color. Prerequisite: BIW I or previous experience with permission of instructor. Cost: $140
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II – Saturdays,
May 14 – June 4, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Build upon what you learned in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, which a prerequisite for this course. Learn about backgrounds, composition, and color. Prerequisite: BIW I or previous experience with permission of instructor. Cost: $140
Botanical Oil Painting – Saturdays, February 12 – April 2, 2011;
10 AM – 1 PM. Systematic study of the methods and procedures used by 17th-century Dutch flower painters. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of the instructor. Cost: $275
Pen & Ink I: Basic Techniques – Wednesdays, April 13 – May 4, 2011;
1 – 4 PM. Master techniques used in scientific illustration using crow quill and technical pens. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of instructor. Cost: $275
Pen & Ink II: Natural Science Specimens – Wednesdays,
May 11 – June 1; 1 – 4 PM. Illustrate subjects from the Peabody’s museum collection. Create a note card or business card using the completed image. Prerequisite: Pen & Ink I or permission of instructor. Cost: $140.
Natural Science Illustration in Mixed Media – Wednesdays,
April 13 – June 1, 2010; 1 – 4 PM. Capture birds, plants, reptiles, and other wildlife on paper with scientific accuracy. Learn how to combine different media so that they are suitable for publication. Previous experience helpful. Completion of Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration is recommended. Cost: $275
Drawing and Painting Birds – Saturdays, April 16 to June 4, 2011;
10 AM – 1 PM. Avian anatomy, field sketching, and drawing from mounted specimens and skins are the focus of this class. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration. Cost: $275

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Visit the Illustrated Garden on Facebook

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Learning Opportunities on November 22, 2010| 1 Comment »

Val Webb creates lovely sketchbook journals you don’t want to miss. See her upcoming courses at Classes Near You > Alabama.

The Illustrated Garden, A Studio Blog
http://valwebb.wordpress.com
See Val Webb’s online tutorial, Botanical Drawing with Pencil and Watercolor. Connect with The Illustrated Garden on Facebook!

Botanical Drawing: A Winter Garden – Thursdays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 10, 17, 2011 (6 weeks); 2 – 5 PM. Draw and paint coastal cool-season plants working from live specimens of camellias, day lilies, winter jasmine and the many heirloom vegetable plants that thrive in Alabama’s cold months. Use traditional scientific drawing techniques to create realistic botanicals in pencil, ink, colored pencil and gouache. No experience necessary, all art supplies provided. Cost: $140. Payment may be made by check or credit card, and must be received to hold a place in class. For information, email Val Webb.
Sketching Birds of the Gulf Coast – Saturday, January 22, 2011;
9 AM – 4 PM. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Spanish Fort, AL. Learn to make fast, accurate sketches of coastal bird species in graphite and colored pencil. Practice traditional scientific illustration techniques in a relaxed, encouraging setting. No previous art experience necessary… you’ll be amazed by what you can create! All supplies and instructional materials are provided by the instructor and are included in the cost. Coffee, assorted juices and fresh muffins will be provided during the morning. Pack your lunch, and we’ll take our midday break on the deck overlooking the beautiful Mobile delta. Cost: $45. Class size is limited and this workshop usually fills up quickly. Payment must be received to reserve your spot. Payment may be made by check or credit card, and must be received to hold a place in class. For information, email Val Webb.

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Watercolor, Gouache, & Wildlife Art at Cycling Café

Posted in botanical art, Drawing, Learning Opportunities on November 22, 2010| 2 Comments »

Now at Greystoke Cafe and Classes Near You > England:

Greystoke Cycle Café & Tea Garden
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
You may remember learning about the Greystoke Cycling Café & Tea Garden during an interview with Billy Showell. This rest stop for cyclists not only provides everything a cyclist needs, it also provides a full schedule of workshops taught by artists and other professionals. The schedule for 2011 includes watercolor classes for beginners and botanical/wildlife illustration Master classes too!

Introduction to Watercolor and Pen & Wash with Margaret Jarvis
April 20, 2011; July 22, 2011
Watercolor Paints and Gouache for Botanical & Wildlife Illustration with Simon Williams – August 2 (botanical), August 3 (wildlife), August 11 (both)
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Days with Colin Swinton
June 16, 2011
Landscape on Textured Paper with Gouache with Colin Swinton
June 17, 2011
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor with Valerie Oxley
August 6, 2011
Watercolor Paints and Gouache for Botanical & Wildlife Illustration with Simon Williams – October 5-7, 2011
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor with Kay Rees-Davis
October 13-14, 2011

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Art & Leisure at Cotswold Estate

Posted in botanical art, gardening, Learning Opportunities on November 22, 2010|

A weekend of art and leisure is waiting for you at Farncombe Estate. Botanical artist, Valerie Oxley, will teach botanical illustration and painting next year. See Classes Near You > England.

Farncombe Estate
Weekend Courses & Events in the Cotswolds
www.farncombeestate.co.uk
A 300-acre privately-owned parkland in the Cotswolds. Host to weekend classes in a wide variety of subjects. There is even a bed-and-breakfast option! Follow their blog or become a Fan of their Facebook page to learn more about this unique learning opportunity.

Botanical Illustration – Drawing and Painting Autumn Fruit & Fungi – October 7-9, 2011. Learn to capture the colors of autumn! This course about fruit & fungi is for anyone who likes to create detailed observations in pencil and watercolor.
Botanical Illustration for Beginners & Improvers with Valerie Oxley – June 3-5, 2011. This fun course for all levels of artists includes an introduction to botany, color theory, and composition.

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“The Art of Seeing” – A Botanical Art Exhibition at Brookside Gardens

Posted in botanical art, Special Announcements, Special Events on November 15, 2010|

The Art of Seeing
Dec. 5, 2010 – Feb. 6, 2011
Brookside Gardens

The botanical paintings and illuminations of 20 area artists will be displayed at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland. The artists, all members of the Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region, have exquisitely painted selected subjects from the natural world. Orchids, peonies, flowering vines and arrays of spring bulbs will adorn the airy viewing spaces of the Visitor Center, along with trees, herbs, fruits, vegetables and the occasional butterfly or moth. All paintings are for sale and are portrayed in watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, or gouache, an opaque watercolor medium. The artwork chosen to represent this year’s show is Joan Ducore’s beautiful Rosa x floribunda ‘Betty Boop.’ Joan holds a certificate in botanical art from the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration.

The Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region is an active organization of talented botanical artists. Incorporated as a non-profit in 2008, BASNCR serves over 90 members, the majority of whom live in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Many of its members also belong to the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), the premier botanical art association in the United States. Nineteen of the 20 artists exhibiting in the Art of Seeing show are also members of the ASBA.

BASNCR is open to all artists and other individuals interested in furthering the advancement and appreciation of botanical art. Botanical artists from student level to proficiency are welcomed and nurtured through education, community outreach, field trips and special projects. BASNCR members regularly participate in outreach activities to educate the public about the beauty and relevance of contemporary botanical art, while encouraging appreciation of our natural world. Over the past years, BASNCR members have contributed to the fundraising efforts of the Friends of Brookside Gardens, and donated detailed paintings of selected specimens in the gardens in honor of Brookside’s 40th year anniversary celebration.

Art of Seeing will be on display at the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center from December 5, 2010 through February 6, 2011. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 1800 Glenallan Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902.

The press and public are welcome to attend the Opening Reception with the artists on Saturday, December 11, from 12-2 p.m. in the Visitors Center at Brookside Gardens.

Artists in the Art of Seeing Exhibition
Chiara Becchi, Doreen Bolnick, Kathy Brahney, Judy Brown, Meta Carr, Wendy Cortesi, Karen Coleman, Bonnie Driggers, Joan Ducore, Lee D’Zmura, Gail Harwood, Juliet Kirby, Pamela Mason, Linda Miller, Merri Nelson, Marsha Ogden, Kandy Phillips, Kelly Sverduk, Alice Tangerini, and Mary Jane Zander

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Denver Botanic Garden Offers Comprehensive Program in Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on November 15, 2010|

New schedule of classes now at Classes Near You > Colorado:

Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration
Denver Botanic Gardens
A complete program offering classes in pencil drawing, colored pencil, watercolor, sketching, botany, art history, scratchboard, and classes dedicated to specific techniques and plant groups. See a complete course listing here. This program now works collaboratively with El Charco del Ingenio, a nature reserve and botanical garden in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. To download the Winter/Spring 2011 DBG catalog or the brochure for El Charco, visit the program’s blog at http://botanicalillustration.blogspot.com/. This blog is maintained by Program Coordinator, Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski.
The 2011 schedule includes:

GUEST WORKSHOPS

Drawing on Tradition: Women’s Painted Furniture (1790-1830) – Jan. 21-22; 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Betsy Krieg Salm, scholar, artisan and teacher of the long-lost art of women’s painted furniture. Cost: $170 member, $192 non-member.
Discover Scratchboard: Ink and Graphite – April 15-17; 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Trudy Nicolson, freelance medical and scientific illustrator. Cost: $210 member, $257 member
Natural Colors and Science of Art – Feb. 18-19; 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Rebeccah Cope, Manager & Program Director of the Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh, NJ. Cost: $210 member, $257 member

INTRODUCTORY COURSES (Cost: $192 member, $245 non-member):

Introduction to Botanical Illustration

REQUIRED COURSES ($192 member, $245 non-member):

ELECTIVE COURSES (prices vary):

A Special Note from Program Coordinator, Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski:
Please tell your readers about the Arts and Archives tour we’ll be organizing next spring. We’ll be leaving March 31 from Denver and returning April 11, there is an option to stay longer if that would be the preference. We travel to London first (April 1-6) and spend the later part of our of tour in Madrid. We’ll start with Hampton Court Palace Archives and Florilegium and enjoy the Royal School of Needlework’s archives tutor of their Floral treasures. We visit the Natural History Museum, Kew Gardens with Shirley Sherwood Gallery, the Linnean Society, and the Lindley Library. We will be visiting Ann Swan at her studio in Wiltshire and Stonehenge alt. Avebury. We are hoping to see the 2011 SBA exhibit before leaving to Madrid where we will visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, National Library and Archives; Museo den Prado, L Reina Sofia, Tyssen-Bornemisza and the Royal Palace. I have three spots left (the tour is limited to 13 participants only).

For more information about this exciting travel opportunity, contact Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski.

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