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Quinn Fitzpatrick
www.quinnfitzpatrick.com
Quinn is an artist, a musician, and a graduate of the Natural Science Illustration Program at the University of Washington. His specialties include wild cats, raptors, wild edible plants, and medicinal plants. His chosen media are graphite, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and photography. He teaches workshops in botanical illustration in Washington, Oregon and Colorado.
- Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Tuesdays, April 10 – June 5, 2012; 5:30 – 7:30 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw northwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA. Details/Register - Introduction to Botanical Illustration – April 30, 2012; 6-9 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw northwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: Rossehill Community Center, Mukilteo, WA. Details/Register
- Introduction to Botanical Illustration – May 3, 2012; 6-9 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw southwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: Frontrange Community College, Boulder, CO. Cost: $59. Details/Register
- Introduction to Botanical Illustration
May 5, 2012; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw southwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: Frontrange Community College, Westminster, CO. Cost: $59. Details/Register - Introduction to Botanical Illustration
May 7, 2012; 4:30 – 7:30 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw southwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: Frontrange Community College, Fort Collins, CO. Cost: $59. Details/Register - Introduction to Botanical Illustration
May 20, 2012; 4:30 – 7:30 PM. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw southwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels. Location: South Whidbey Parks & Recreation, Whidbey Island, WA. Details/Register - Botanical Illustration Weekend Workshop
June 15-17, 2012. Review plant anatomy, ecological adaptations and develop drawing skills while exploring the flora on the east side of the Cascades with Quinn Fitzpatrick. Cost: $280 for shared room includes 2 nights, 5 meals, instruction and field trips; $295 private room; $175 no lodging. Details/Register - Introduction to Botanical Illustration – July 11, 2012. This workshop introduces students to the practices of botanical illustration from a natural science perspective. We will be primarily working with black & white mediums using graphite and pen & ink. Some color theory and mediums (i.e., colored pencil) will be introduced. Draw northwest flora while learning classification and identification. Some drawing experience is helpful and this course is open to all skill levels.
Location: Portland Community College, Portland, OR. Details/Register
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