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Botanical Drawing Class Created For Local Residents

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on December 14, 2009|

Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY will offer a botanical drawing class to the residents of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties in New York. This class will be funded in part by the President’s Innovation Award Program whose objective is to fund activities encouraging community involvement at Genesee Community College.

Now at Classes Near You > New York:

Genesee Community College, Batavia
Alfred C. O’Connell Library
www.genesee.edu

Botanical Drawing and Painting Workshop – February 6 & 13, 2010. February 6 (9 AM – 4PM). February 13 (10 AM – 5 PM). Hands-on workshops open to area residents interested in painting botanical subjects. Participants will learn basic plant morphology, sketching and drawing techniques, and learn how to work in pen & ink and other media. Watercolor instruction will be under the guidance of botanical artist Camille Doucet. View Doucet’s work at The Corners Gallery in Ithaca, NY. Cost: $20. Limit: 15. Course schedule and registration information are available here.

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Canadian Botanical Artist Provides Many Options for Holiday Greetings

Posted in botanical art, Special Announcements on December 8, 2009|

Self-taught artist, Margit Sampogna, began painting in 2004 and has led the life of a busy artist ever since. She has shown her work in juried shows and has had her painting of a Bloodroot featured in an award-winning book. She is a member of the Botanical Artists of Canada and manages an online showroom of her paintings at FineArtAmerica.com. Through this e-commerce marketplace for visual artists, Margit’s artwork is available on greeting cards, on paper or canvas, and available as framed prints. Visit Margit’s gallery at FineArtAmerica.com to view her paintings and to shop for holiday greeting cards.

Also See:
Margit Sampogna’s Gallery on Facebook

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Call for Entries for “Of A Botanical Nature”

Posted in botanical art, Special Announcements, Special Events on December 7, 2009|

Juror, Wendy Hollender, has announced a new exhibition for 2010. The Smithtown Township Arts Council will host Of A Botanical Nature, an exhibition celebrating the unique beauty of plants. This event is scheduled for May 1-28, 2010 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. All artists age 18 and older are eligible to submit artwork for consideration. All media will be considered except photography and computer generated art. Artwork may be realistic or representational and must feature plants or some aspect of plant development such as seed pods, leaves, fruits, and flowers. Entry deadline is March 19, 2010.

Complete details and entry form are available here.

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Send Botanical Greeting Cards This Holiday

Posted in botanical art, Special Announcements on December 7, 2009|

Carol F. Creech, CCreech Studio
www.ccreechstudio.com
Artist and illustrator, Carol F. Creech, has created cards featuring hand-rendered, original artwork of botanical, nature, and wildlife subjects. Carol works in watercolor, colored pencil, graphite pencil, and pen & ink. Her cards are available in a traditional greeting card size or a smaller notecard size. Cards can be customized with a holiday message or ordered in bulk. Carol’s cards can be viewed and purchased here. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Carol directly.

Kristin Jakob
www.kristinjakob.com
Kristin sells a line of cards depicting California native plants, lichens, and mushrooms that are suitable for winter and holiday greetings. All greeting cards are in color unless otherwise noted. Each card is blank inside and comes with an envelope. Visit Kristin’s website to view the Giclée prints of the images below. The most recents paintings are not on the site. Please contact Kristin to order greeting cards or postcards.

Greeting Cards:

Garrya elliptica (Coast Silktassel), $3
Pentagramma triangularis (Goldback Fern), $2.50
Rosa gymnocarpa (Redwood Rose Hips), $2.50
Calisoga Lichens, $2.50
Mill Valley Lichens, $2.50
Craterellus cornucopioides (Black Trumpet), $2.50
Cantharellus californicus (Chanterelle), $2.50
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric), $2.50
Scoliopus bigelovii (Slink-Pod), pen & ink, $2.50
Olea europaea (Olive, not a CA native), pen & ink, $2.50

Postcards:

Rosa gymnocarpa (Redwood Rose Hips), $1
Scoliopus bigelovii (Slink-Pod), $1

Jane Saunders, Send Out Cards
janesaunders@me.com
Assorted greeting cards are available. A feature of particular interest is the ability to create cards with your own imagery. Please contact Jane for details.

Gilly Shaeffer
www.gillyshaeffer.com
California botanical artist, Gilly Shaeffer, captures the holiday season with her painting of Heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon Berry), referred to by many as “California’s holly.” Inside message is “Peace on Earth.” Please contact Gilly to place an order.

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Learn How to Paint Nature in San Diego

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Watercolor on December 7, 2009|

New at CLASSES NEAR YOU > CALIFORNIA:

Julie Schneider Ljubenkov, Art Nature Education
www.artnatureeducation.com
Julie is an artist, author, educator, naturalist, and native plant consultant. Read Julie’s Art & Nature Newsletter to learn more Julie, her workshops, and her new book! (Note: A revised newsletter was posted 12/8/09)

Eye on Nature: A Beginning Watercolor Workshop – Thursdays, Jan 21 – March 18, 2010, 6 PM – 9 PM. Learn how to paint nature in a fun and relaxing environment. Students will work from life and reference photos. This beginning watercolor workshop is offered only once per year. Register with UC San Diego Extension online or call 858-534-3400.

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Billy Showell To Teach For Paint Sri Lanka

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on December 7, 2009|

New at CLASSES NEAR YOU > INTERNATIONAL:

SRI LANKA

Paint Sri Lanka
www.paintsrilanka.com
Painting holidays to Sri Lanka are arranged through PaintSriLanka.com. Packages include excursions for non-painters traveling with artists. Visit the website for complete details. Upcoming workshops include:

Orchids & Temples with Marianne McPhie – February 7-13, 2010 and February 14-20, 2010.
Orchids & Tropical Flowers with Billy Showell – April 4-10, 2010 and April 11-17, 2010.

Related Item: Paint the Orchids of Sri Lanka

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Holiday Greeting Cards Featuring Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art on December 3, 2009|

Inquiries have been made regarding botanical greeting cards. Do you have Christmas-themed greeting cards available for sale? If you do, let me know ASAP and I’ll include your information with Monday’s news so interested individuals can contact you directly.

Please send the following information to info@artplantae.com:

A description of your cards.
A link to a web page where interested individuals can view the cards you have available. Alternatively, you can send one small image to serve as an example of the type of cards you have available.
Your website information (or email address) so that individuals may contact you.

Thank you.