Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events on August 15, 2012|
Natural History Journals
Folded books by artist Andie Thrams are on view at the Rowboat Gallery in Oregon. The collection on view was inspired by Andie’s field studies and creative projects.
Also on view are the rattan forms of basket maker and mixed media artist, Shannon Weber.
Both exhibitions can be enjoyed through September 3, 2012.
Information about Andie’s workshops, travel tours and personal creativity coaching can be viewed at Classes Near You > Northern California.
Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on August 15, 2012|
Frye Art Museum
fryemuseum.org
The Frye Art Museum was established in 1952 and contains the collection of Seattle collectors and philanthropists, Charles Frye (1858-1940) and Emma Frye (1860-1934).
This information has also been posted to Classes Near You > Washington.
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on August 15, 2012|
The Morton Arboretum Botanical Art & Illustration and Master’s Studio Certificate Program
http://www.mortonarb.org/
The Morton Arboretum is located in Lisle, Illinois and is dedicated to the conservation of trees. Its 1,700-acre garden has 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and plants. Individuals interested in earning a certificate in botanical art & illustration &/or an advanced master’s certification in this discipline, should visit the program’s webpage for more information. In addition to completing required coursework, certificate students explore related topics and disciplines in elective courses.
The Fall 2012 schedule of classes includes:
View all classes and course descriptions online.
This update can also be viewed at Classes Near You > Illinois.
Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on August 13, 2012| 1 Comment »
Looking to being a new adventure in botanical art?
Here’s the latest at Classes Near You > Oregon:
Hoyt Arboretum
www.hoytarboretum.org
A 187-acre arboretum with 21 trails totaling 12 miles in length. Home to a collection of more than 1,000 species of trees and other plants. Researchers have kept continuous records of the plants growing in the arboretum. The Hoyt Arboretum Plant Inventory Guide has information on over 8,000 plants. It is available to the public for free.
Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, Learning Opportunities on August 13, 2012|
Evening course in botanical illustration includes instruction in pencil, ink and watercolor.
City College of Glasgow
www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
The City College of Glasgow offers vocational and recreational courses through twelve schools. The college will host botanical illustration classes this Fall and early Spring 2013.
September 6 – November 15, 2012
November 29, 2012 – February 14, 2013
March 7, 2013 – May 23, 2013
This information has been added to Classes Near You > Scotland.
Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on August 13, 2012|
Paint on rice paper, study on your own, or choose to draw your plant specimen in any scale you desire. There are many learning opportunities for students of botanical art at Toronto Botanical Garden.
Here is the latest at Classes Near You > Canada:
Toronto Botanical Garden
www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
A gardening education center offering classes for children and adults. Adult classes include classes in art, beekeeping, floral design, garden design and photography. View course schedule and registration information online.
Also see the class about painting birds in acrylic!
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, scientific illustration, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events on August 8, 2012|
Today the conversation turns to freelance illustration. I asked Linda Ann Vorobik if she had any professional advice for individuals entering the field of botanical illustration or natural science illustration. She replied:
Keep your day job. OR, if you are impassioned, know that you may be “suffering, if you want to sing the blues”. I was fortunate in that I followed my passion during a time when there were finances that allowed me to do so. My first job after college was supported by a grant (I worked as a technician transcribing rare plant data for The Nature Conservancy). The work was still work, but it allowed me to think about my intellectual love: botany. Later I received a fellowship that supported my graduate work. Granted I still worked half-time during my schooling, and WORKED to get my PhD, but I think it is a tougher world out there now for young people. And although I have been busy, I have never acquired an income that comes close to supporting a comfortable life. I have an interesting life, and am very grateful for it.
Another bit of advice: couple your training as a natural science illustrator with some complementary training, for example, in the sciences (like what I did), or graphic arts. Or, there is always marrying well!
Do you have any insights to share about life as a freelance illustrator?
Botanists and illustrators strive to document conifers around the world.
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