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Journals, Landscapes, Butterflies and Hints of an Expedition at North Cascades Basecamp

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on April 16, 2013|

Ready for Summer in the Cascades?
Here is the latest update 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.

    Nature in Art and Science: A Field Journaling~Naturalist Workshop with Hannah Hinchman and Bruce Thompson
    May 24-27, 2013
    Explore the richness of our mountain habitats, opening windows to nature’s many secrets and learning to personalize these experiences through journal entries, both drawn and written. Cost: $299 Locals Rate includes partial meals; $515 shared lodging and 9 meals. View Details/Register


    The Art and Science of Nature Presentation by Hannah Hinchman
    May 24
    Cost: $5/person
    Register at 509/996-2334 or info@northcascadesbasecamp.com


    Painting Balsamroot Landscapes with John Adams
    June 15, 2013
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Learn techniques to paint the beautiful landscape at North Cascades Basecamp. John Adams will demonstrate techniques and discuss composition and color. Cost: $40/person. View Details/Register


    Treasured Landscapes of the Methow Valley
    Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2013
    US Forest Service, National Forest Foundation, and the North Cascades Basecamp
    Daily outings all week to exploration, educate, and participate in hands-on learning projects where you will learn from experts in the field about the North Cascades Ecosystem. Projects include : beavers, wolverines, wildflowers, and native plant restoration. Be a part of the Treasured Landscape Initiative to restore and revitalize this amazing landscape.
    Register at 509/996-2334 or info@northcascadesbasecamp.com.


    Monarchs in the Pacific Northwest Presentation
    by Robert Michael Pyle
    August 16, 2013
    Cost: $5/person
    Register at 509/996-2334 or info@northcascadesbasecamp.com


    Butterflies of the North Cascades Workshop
    with Robert Michael Pyle
    August 16-18, 2013
    Explore high valleys, slopes, meadows, and peaks of the North Cascades seeking butterflies. Discover how to find, harmlessly detain, identify, and learn about their lifeways, needs, and natural history. Cost: $225 Locals Rate includes partial meals; $385 shared lodging and 6 meals. Clock hours: 8. View Details/Register


    Plein Air Watercolor Retreat with Maria Coryell-Martin
    September 6-8, 2013
    Explore the summer landscape of the Methow Valley with expeditionary artist Maria Coryell-Martin and learn techniques for painting expressive skies, wooded forests, and rocky peaks. Cost: $185 Locals Rate includes partial meals; $345 shared lodging and 6 meals. Clock hours: 8.
    View Details/Register

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Tips & Tools: What’s in Your Paper Drawer?

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on March 27, 2013| 6 Comments »

In the January reader survey, a respondent mentioned he/she wanted to know what kind of paper other artists were using. This person didn’t include any specifics, so I am pulling this out of the request pile and posing these questions to you this week:

What kind of paper do you use for drawing, painting or sketching? Why do you use them? Is it paper quality or simply because these kinds of paper (or brands) are readily available and usually on sale?

Please post your comments below.


Join the Conversation!

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Study & Draw Carnivorous Plants at Splinter Hill Bog

Posted in botanical art, botany, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, nature, Sketching & Journaling, travel on February 12, 2013|

Valerie Webb of The Illustrated Garden will lead a three-day workshop at Splinter Hill Bog in Alabama, a preserve that is home to several species of carnivorous plants, including five species of pitcher plants.

Here is what’ new at Classes Near You > Alabama!


The Illustrated Garden, A Studio Blog
www.valwebb.com
Val Webb is the 2013 Artist-in-Residence at the Mobile Botanical Gardens. This year Val will work at the gardens and encourage others to sketch the garden’s collections to learn about plants, gardening and all that the Mobile Botanical Gardens has to offer. Visit Val’s website to view her online tutorial, Botanical Drawing with Pencil and Watercolor. Connect with The Illustrated Garden on Facebook.

    Botanical Drawing: Splinter Hill Bog and Beyond
    April 25-27, 2013
    This class is offered through the Mobile Botanical Gardens. On the first day of this workshop, participants meet at the garden to board a bus that will take them to Splinter Hill Bog. The second and third days of this workshop will be held at Mobile Botanical Gardens. View a detailed itinerary and registration information on the Mobile Botanical Gardens website. Cost: $225.

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You’re Invited to Explore ‘The Spirit of Observation’

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, scientific illustration, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events on January 23, 2013|

The Russell Day Gallery invites you to the closing reception of The Spirit of Observation: From the Art of Scientific Illustration, an exhibition inspired by techniques scientific illustrators use when presenting scientific information in a visual way.

The closing reception will be held this weekend on Saturday, January 26th from 1-3 PM at the Russell Day Gallery at Everett Community College in Everett, WA. Bring your family and friends. There is plenty of parking and parking is FREE!

Directions to Russell Day Gallery


Also See…
Exploration of scientific illustration featured at the Russell Day Gallery

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New Botanical Art Group Forms in Chicago

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements on January 16, 2013|

Attention Chicago-area artists, naturalists and educators! Discover a new opportunity for you to learn about botanical art in a casual and supportive environment.

Members of Chicago Botanical Artists would like to extend to you this personal invitation to join their monthly gatherings:

    Chicago Botanical Artists is a new group open to all, beginners through advanced, who want to sketch together, share works in progress and develop a supportive community that exhibits and educates. Starting on February 11, we will meet from 1 to 3 pm on the second Monday of every month at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago. We will sketch native plants in and around the Nature Museum’s gardens, working outdoors when weather permits, or indoors with specimens. There is no cost.

    To register: Email adultprograms@naturemuseum.org or call 773-755-5100, Ext. 5028.

This information has also been posted to Classes Near You > Illinois.

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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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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

    View Details/Register

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