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Begin a Career in Natural Science Illustration

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on September 10, 2012|

Updates at Classes Near You > Washington:


University of Washington Natural Science Illustration Program
Certificate in Natural Science Illustration
This program is for scientists, artists and illustrators who want to develop their scientific illustration skills. Students who complete the program will be prepared to work in the field of natural science illustration. The nine-month Autumn 2012 program begins October 8, 2012. Courses include:

  • Introduction to Natural Science Illustration
    October 8 – December 17, 2012
  • Zoological Illustration – October 10 – December 12, 2012
  • Vertebrate Illustration – January 9 – March 13, 2013
  • Wildlife Illustration – January 7 – March 18, 2013
  • Botanical Illustration – April 3 – June 5, 2013
  • Applied Techniques of Natural Science Illustration
    April 1 – June 10, 2013

    • View Details/Register


Also See
Careers and Education in Science Illustration at the website of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.

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Pop-Up Field Guide of North American Wildflowers

Posted in botanical art, botany, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on September 7, 2012|

Our conversation with book artist, Shawn Sheehy continues…


ArtPlantae: You created a pop-up field guide of North American wildflowers highlighting twelve genera and twelve plant families. Where did the idea for a field guide originate? Why did you decide upon these specific plants for the field guide?

Shawn: I first developed these studies as content for my wildflowers workshop, which I launched in the interest of reaching workshop populations outside of the book arts community. Several months later I bound them together into the field guide–and thought it would be fun (and add literary value) to add additional context to the blooms by writing and including the essay on the “Language of Flowers.”


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The Difference Between Pop-Up Books and Movable Books

Posted in botanical art, Education, History, Learning Opportunities on September 5, 2012|

What’s the difference? Let’s ask…


ArtPlantae:
While reading about the history of pop-ups, I learned there are different types of formats. The two general labels, though, appear to be “pop-up” or “moveable book”. Do designers of these interactive books prefer one label over the other?


Shawn: This one is sticky. Technically, “pop-up” structures are those that actuate at the turning of the page, and “movable” structures are those that actuate after the page is turned and require the turning of a wheel or pulling of a tab. Since there is limited academic treatment of the form…

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The Royal Horticultural Society Takes a Closer Look at Plants in New Exhibition

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Photography, Special Announcements, Special Events on September 5, 2012|

Davidia involucrata © Niki Simpson. Courtesy Royal Horticultural Society.

Taking A Closer Look
Royal Horticultural Society
Lindley Library, Wisley
September 4 – December 9, 2012

Botanical artist, RHS medal winner, and photographer Niki Simpson combines traditional botanical art with the latest in photographic technology in her solo exhibition at the RHS Lindley Library.

On view are 14 portraits of plant species grown at RHS Garden Wisley. In each composite illustration, Simpson brings attention to the morphological features of each plant and in doing so, creates fourteen beautiful digital botanical illustrations.

Fiona Davison, Head of RHS Libraries and Exhibitions, said, “The RHS is committed to preserving our horticultural heritage for all gardeners and garden-lovers to enjoy. This new exciting collection of works on display is a fascinating reminder that history never stands still, and that new technologies can go hand in hand with traditional techniques to create not only historical records, but also beautiful pieces of art.”

Niki Simpson worked in the RHS Botany Department for many years and managed the Herbarium Image Collection. Niki earned the prestigious RHS Gold Medal (1998) for her traditional botanical watercolor paintings and, in 2003, began exploring digital techniques for botanical art. Her digitally created botanical illustrations received RHS Gold Medals in 2007 and 2008.

Exhibition hours at the RHS Garden Wisley are 11 AM – 4 PM daily. For more information, visit the RHS Lindley Library website.


About RHS Lindley Libraries
The RHS Lindley Libraries are the largest visual and written resource on horticulture in the world. Collections including books, art, photographs and archives span 500 years of Britain’s gardening heritage. Designated as an outstanding collection in 2011, the Lindley Libraries work to safeguard Britain’s gardening heritage, promote access to our collections and share information on all aspects of gardening.


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Pop-Up Books Aid Delivery of Sensitive Topics

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Articles & Interviews on September 3, 2012|

Shawn Sheehy uses the engaging nature of pop-up books to bring attention to sensitive subjects.

Let’s listen in:

    ArtPlantae: You say you use pop-ups to “facilitate the delivery of a potentially distasteful message.” What are some of the distasteful messages you have presented through pop-up books?


    Shawn    : I think what might be most distressing is the idea that there are too many people for most ecosystems to operate in the way in which they evolved. I personally don’t like to think of myself as part of an “infestation” species — but it’s the name we humans give to other species who are consuming more than their share of supplies, so I suppose we have to own it for ourselves…


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Artist Talk for ‘Ex Herbario’ Exhibition Next Week

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on September 3, 2012|

Artwork © Susan Brown Hardy. Image courtesy of Greg Bolosky.

Utilizing materials gathered from 25 years as herbarium preparator at the Arnold Arboretum, Susan Hardy Brown presents art that provides fresh insight into the herbarium’s collection.

Meet Susan Hardy Brown and learn more about her encaustic artwork during a special artist talk scheduled for Thursday, September 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Register for this event and learn more about next week’s reception for
Ex Herbario: Recent Works by Susan Hardy Brown on the Arnold Arboretum’s exhibition page.

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Botanical Artist Conducts Free Workshop for Children

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, Learning Opportunities on September 3, 2012|

Buckeye © 2012 by Linda C. Miller. All rights reserved

Linda C. Miller will conduct a free children’s workshop in Williamsburg, VA next month.

Information about this workshop and Linda’s other new classes for Fall can be found in the Classes Near You sections for North Carolina and Virginia.

Here is the information that can be found in these sections:


Linda C. Miller
www.lindacmillerbotanicalarttoday.com/
Linda is a botanical artist from Virginia and the artist in residence at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC. Learn more about this special honor. Linda teaches in North Carolina and in Virginia. Visit Linda’s blog, Botanical Art Today to learn about her classes and upcoming gallery appearances.

    Botanical Watercolor Workshop
    September 18-20, 2012 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
    Learn the art of botanical illustration while studying plants from The Elizabethan Garden, Manteo, NC. Learn how to observe, draw and paint plants. Artists of all levels are welcome. This workshop can be taken as a two-day or three-day workshop. Limit: 12 students. Cost: Two-day workshop ($100 member, $120 non-member), three-day workshop ($135 member, $155 non-member). View Details/Register

    Drawing Nature in Pen & Ink Workshop
    Saturday, September 22, 2012 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
    Explore Nature’s colors, textures and details in black and white. Using ink, learn how to make marks that mimic fuzz on a fern, fur on an otter or feathers of a bird. For beginning to intermediate artists. Limit: 6 students. Cost: $35, includes materials. Location: Freedom Park, Williamsburg, VA. Register at (757) 259-3200 or http://www.jccegov.com/recreation

    Fall Studies: Botanical Watercolor Workshops
    Freedom Park Nature Interpretive Center, Williamsburg, VA
    Mondays, October 1, 8, 15, 2012
    Register at  (757) 259-3200 or http://www.jccegov.com/recreation

    Art in the Park
    Saturday, October 13, 2012 (10:00 – 11:30 AM)
    Bring the family to this free children’s workshop at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, VA located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive. For more information, call (757) 890-5840.

    Fall Studies: Botanical Watercolor Workshops
    Charles Taylor Arts Center, Hampton, VA
    www.hamptonarts.net
    Two sections of this workshop will be offered. All levels of artist are welcome. Contact the Charles Taylor Arts Center for more information and pricing.
    Section #1: Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18, 2012
    Section #2: Fridays, September 28, October 5 and 12, 2012

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