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Nature Writing and Watercolor at North Cascades Basecamp

Posted in botanical art on January 14, 2013|

There are many wonderful learning opportunities at North Cascades Basecamp.

See what’s new at Classes Near You > Washington!


North Cascades Basecamp, Mazama
www.NorthCascadesBasecamp.com
A bed-and-breakfast style lodge surrounded by acres of protected cedar forest, the North Cascades Basecamp serves as a homebase for outdoor adventures such as hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing and a host of other activities offered through the camp’s Ecology Center. Biologists Kim and Steve Bondi purchased the recreation center in 2010 and created the Ecology Center to offer learning opportunities for guests. Visit the website to view the entire course schedule.

    Thoreau and Northwest Nature Writers
    Thursday, February 7, 2013
    This presentation is part of the North Cascades Basecamp’s Winter Thursday Soup and Presentation series. Tonights discussion will be led by author Peter Donahue. He will discuss the influence of Henry David Thoreau on Northwest nature writers. Soup is served at 5:30 pm, presentation begins at 6:00 pm. Cost: $10 (children under 16 are half price). View Details/Register


    Painting Colorful Winter Watercolors
    February 16-17, 2013; 10 AM – 2 PM
    Watercolorist John Adams will demonstrate how to paint Washington’s winter landscape. Participants have the option of exploring techniques discussed during the demonstrations or work of their own sketches. Cost: $45 (1-day class); $80 both days. View Details/Register

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Collecting Visual Information in the Field

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling, Special Articles & Interviews on January 11, 2013|

Imagine that you are out in the field somewhere, discover a plant you just have to draw, but only have minutes to record information about the plant. What do you record?

I presented this scenario to Anita Walsmit Sachs.

She replied:

When you are in the field and meet an interesting plant, you can do one of two things — forget about it or try to describe the plant with words being as detailed as possible…

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Have you painted botanicals in oil?

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events on January 9, 2013|

In addition to creating botanical plates in pen and ink, featured artist Anita Walsmit Sachs works in watercolor and oil and has painted a 17th century style painting. Where is this painting now?

Readers, in how many media do you work? Have you ever created a botanical painting in the style of the Old Masters?

Join the conversation and share your stories

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Start a Sketchbook Journal in 2013

Posted in botanical art on January 9, 2013|

Mixed media artist Jane LaFazio has announced a new six-week course about sketching and painting in watercolor.

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


Jane LaFazio
janeville.blogspot.com
Jane is a mixed media artist and a member of the San Diego Sketchcrawl group. Jane teaches at conferences across the U.S. and leads classes in Italy and Greece too. In addition to sketching classes, Jane teaches workshops in collage, mixed media, and quilting. A detailed class schedule can be viewed on her blog. Also see an interview with Jane and her Ask The Artist Q&A with readers.

    Sketching & Watercolor: Journal Style (Online)
    Begins January 24, 2013
    Learn how to keep a colorful and spontaneous journal about topics of interest to you. Share your work and learn from classmates online. Limit: 50 students. Cost: $75. View Details/Register

There are always many, many opportunities to learn from Jane in-person. Below is a short list of classes that may be of interest to you. To view all of Jane’s upcoming classes, see her teaching schedule online.

  • Sketching & Watercolor: Journal Style – April 6, 2013. California Center for Creative Renewal. San Clemente, CA.
  • Tesoro del Corazon – April 21-28, 2013. Mixed media art retreat in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Interested? Let them know
  • Blue Mountain Nature Journal – May 16-20, 2013. Mixed media retreat in Knoxville, Maryland. Contact info@ArtistSuccess.com to be placed on interest list.
  • Lavender Sage Art Retreat with Pamela Underwood – June 10-14, 2013. Mixed media retreat in Taos, New Mexico. View Details/Register
  • Walking and Watercolor in Italy – October 7-13, 2013
  • ArtWalk: San Diego – January 13-19, 2014
  • ArtWalk: Italy – May 24-30, 2014
  • ArtWalk: The French Riviera – June 1-7, 2014

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Art, Botany and the Plants of Southeast Asia

Posted in botanical art, Education, History, Learning Opportunities, Special Articles & Interviews on January 7, 2013|

The conversation with Anita Walsmit Sachs continues. We touch upon one of Anita’s current projects and a link to the historic Ambonese Herbal.


ArtPlantae: In the article your wrote for the December 2012 issue of The Botanical Artist – Journal of the American Society of Botanical Artists, you mentioned you work with scientists whose research is dedicated to the plants of southeast Asia. Does any aspect of your research include plants described by Georgius Everhardus Rumphius in The Ambonese Herbal? The manuscript used to print The Ambonese Herbal is located in the library at the University of Leiden. Have you ever seen this historic text?


Anita:
The scientists of our herbarium work at the Flora Malesiana so plants described by Georgius Everhardus Rumphius must have passed my hands. In the library of the herbarium I have seen a copy of the books, which was very impressive. Also the story of his life is very impressive, his constant perseverance and dedication to his passion.

Join the conversation with Anita!

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Explore Colored Pencil Techniques at the LA Arboretum

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on January 7, 2013|

Imagine twelve months of testing, tinkering and experimenting!

What is possible with colored pencils?


Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia
www.arboretum.org
Courses in introductory botanical drawing, beginning and intermediate watercolor, colored pencil, sketching and Chinese brush painting are taught throughout the year. Go to Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

    Colored Pencil in Botanical Art with Cristina Baltayian
    Learn the colored pencil techniques used by botanical artists. Special topics to be explored in 2013 include: water-soluble pencil techniques, solvents, colored pencil sticks, pen & ink with colored pencil, composition. All levels of experience are welcome. Students will receive a supply list. Registrants may bring a lunch or buy lunch at the Peacock Cafe.

    Dates for 2013
    January 8, 15, 22, 29
    February 5, 12, 19, 26
    March 5, 12, 19, 23
    April 2, 9, 16, 23
    May 7, 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18, 25
    July 2, 9, 16, 23

    10 AM – 2 PM (includes lunch break)
    $255/mo. Arboretum members per month
    $275/mo. Non-members per month
    Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

    Cristina Baltayian is a botanical artist with a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen & ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor and colored pencil. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

This information is also available at Classes Near You > Southern California.

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Draw and Paint California’s Mojave Desert

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on January 7, 2013|

Information about UC Riverside’s annual botanical illustration workshop in the Mojave Desert is now available.

Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Southern California:


University of California, Riverside
www.extension.ucr.edu

    Botanical Illustration of Desert Flora
    April 12-14, 2013. A field study course at the Desert Studies Center (Zzyzx), three hours north of Riverside near Baker, CA. Learn about desert flora while learning techniques used by botanical illustrators. Students will work in the field using pencil, pen and watercolor. Course fee includes two nights lodging (dormitory style) and meals. Registrants will receive information about the Center and what they should bring with them. Visitors not permitted. Cost: $325 credit; $245 non-credit.

    Recommended Book: Mojave Desert Wildflowers by Pam MacKay

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