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John James Audubon Exhibition Opens at the Mobile Museum of Art in Alabama

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on October 12, 2011|

John James Audubon:
American Artist and Naturalist
Mobile Museum of Art
Mobile, AL
Oct. 14, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012

View 80 original Audubon prints, including 64 of the original hand-colored Double Elephant Folio engravings from The Birds of America. Also see letters written by Audubon, rare books, photographs, and personal items from the John James Audubon Museum in Henderson, Kentucky.

This weekend, you will be able to learn from John James Audubon himself as author, naturalist, and storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays Audubon in several programs.

    Birding Hike and Gallery Talk
    Saturday, October 15, 2011; 9-11 AM. A unique bird-watching adventure begins in Langan Park and ends in the Museum galleries. Audubon will bring his paintings to life, giving insight into bird behavior and providing tips on becoming a better birder. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

    The Art of Storytelling and Interpretation
    Saturday, October 15, 2011; 1-3 PM. Learn how to create effective and memorable educational programs through storytelling and first-person monologues. Educators, docents, and naturalists will learn skills that can be used to interpret any kind of art, science or historical chapter.

    Adventures with Audubon
    Sunday, October 16, 2011; 1:30 PM. Learn about the natural history of North America as Audubon shares stories of his travels and what he saw in the early 1800s.

    Visit the museum’s website for information about workshops and lectures scheduled for November.


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Botanical Art Exhibition & Contest Celebrates Plant Biodiversity in NW North America

Posted in botanical art, Education, Photography, Special Announcements, Special Events on October 10, 2011| 2 Comments »

The University of Washington Botanic Gardens will host a botanical art exhibition and contest celebrating the native plants and plant communities of northwestern North America. The exhibition and contest will be held in conjunction with the conference Conserving Plant Biodiversity in a Changing World: A View from NW North America, March 13-14, 2012. The exhibition will be on view in the Miller Library at the UW Botanic Gardens from March 1-31, 2012. Conference attendees will vote for the winner in the botanical illustration category and the photography category.

Review of Requirements:

  • Artists must send digital image of their work for consideration.
    Deadline: January 1, 2012
  • Digital image must be 300-800 dpi and must be sent to 2012plantconf.art@gmail.com. Include artist’s name, contact information, name of species, the plant’s native ecosystem and location.
  • Artists will be notified by January 15, 2012 if their work has been selected. Further instructions will be provided at this time.
  • Work must be framed and wired for hanging. No glass. Plexiglass only. Size limit: 20″ x 24″
  • Send all questions to 2012plantconf.art@gmail.com.

Additional instruction (.pdf files) about submitting botanical illustration artwork and photography is available on the exhibition website.


Conserving Plant Biodiversity in a Changing World:
A View from NW North America
University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Seattle, WA
March 13-14, 2012

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Traveling Artist Documents the Native Flora of Vieques

Posted in botanical art, Education, Special Announcements, Special Events on October 10, 2011|

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Native Flora of Vieques:
Wildflower Watercolors
Museo Fuerte Conde de Mirasol
Vieques, Puerto Rico
October 15 – December 30, 2011

Traveling artist, Donald Davidson, has documented the native flora and natural heritage of Vieques in 30 watercolor paintings. The exhibition Native Flora of Vieques will open this weekend at Museo Fuerte Conde de Mirasol. Donald created his paintings while serving as a volunteer at the Vieques Fish & Wildlife Refuge during 2010-2011.

Learn more about Donald’s current work on his website. Click on Flora Portrait, Vieques Events in the Articles section of his site.

Read about Vieques Island here.

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Mindy Lighthipe Draws One Leaf Each Day in October

Posted in botanical art, Education, Special Announcements, Special Events on October 5, 2011|

Mindy Lighthipe’s 30 Days, 30 Leaves Challenge

On October 1, natural science illustrator and author, Mindy Lighthipe launched a 30-day challenge. Her primary objective is to learn about the plants of Florida by drawing one leaf from a different plant each day. Joining Mindy on her 30-day adventure are members of the Botanical Artists Group on Facebook.

On Day 1 Mindy outlined her objectives for the month. On Day 2, she wrote about her visit to Kanapaha Botanical Garden and discussed leaf anatomy. On Day 3, she painted a leaf from her datura plant. Then yesterday, she shared her experiences using the Icarus Drawing Board, a tool she learned about at the 2008 conference of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

What is she doing today?

Go to www.botanicalpainting.com to find out!

The leaves Mindy creates for her 30-day challenge are available for purchase at her Bugs, Beasts & Botanicals store on Etsy.


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Master Gardeners Sponsor Botanical Drawing Workshop

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on October 3, 2011|

ART IN THE GARDEN
A Learn and Grow Educational Program

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011
10 AM – 12 PM
For children 7 – 18 years old

During this special workshop, botanical artist Linda Miller will teach children how to draw in the garden. Artists will learn how to simplify complex structures and how to add color using watercolor paints and colored pencils while creating a beautiful journal page using words and images. All materials furnished by the instructor and the York County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden committee.

The class is held outdoors in the garden. Please bring your own insect repellent, drink and snacks. Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-registration required by October 7, 2011. Contact the York County Cooperative Extension Office to register at (757) 890-4940.

If you register and discover you cannot attend for some reason, please notify the York County Cooperative Extension Office so someone on the waiting listing may attend in your place. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sponsored by the York County Master Gardeners of Virginia.

This workshop will be taught at the Public Learning Gardens at 301 Goodwin Neck Rd. at County Dr. in front of the Fire & Safety Building and next to York County Parks & Rec Building.

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Organic Lines & Nature’s Forms

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on October 3, 2011|

New at Classes Near You > North Carolina:


Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont
www.dsbg.org
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden offers many learning opportunities for both children and adults. The garden’s classes about photography and Adobe Photoshop may be of special interest to ArtPlantae readers. View a complete list of current classes on the garden’s website.

    Organic Lines & Nature’s Treasures – Saturday, October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; 10 AM – 12:30 PM. Learn the fundamentals of drawing while observing Nature’s forms. Beginning and intermediate students encouraged. Cost: $80 members, $100 non-members. A materials list will be sent with confirmation of your registration.
    View all details & register online

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Cylburn Arboretum Offers Public Lecture and Workshops About Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on October 3, 2011|

A new resource for botanical art education has been added to the class page for Maryland. View the schedule of current classes and watch for announcements of future classes at Classes Near You > Maryland.


Cylburn Arboretum
http://cylburnassociation.org
The Cylburn Arboretum is the home of a post-Civil War estate built as a summer home for the President of Baltimore Chrome Works and his mother. Now a center for environmental education and horticulture, the Cylburn Arboretum hosts tours, events and activities for children and adults. The botanical art classes at Cylburn are taught by botanical artist, Molly O. Hoopes. Learn more about Molly in the ASBA Members’ Gallery.

  • Introduction to Botanical Art – Saturday, September 10, 2011; 2-4 PM. Botanical artist, Molly O. Hoopes, discusses the history of botanical art during this free lecture in the Greenhouse Classroom.
  • Botanical Illustration Series – Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 2011; 6-9 PM. Traditional watercolor techniques, color theory, composition and plant morphology are the focus of this class.
  • Botanical Illustration: Autumn Foliage – Wednesdays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2011. Learn traditional watercolor techniques as you draw and paint berries, seeds and flowers.

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