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MOR.PHOL.O.GY Exhibition at Sunbury Embroidery Gallery

Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, Education, gardening, History, Learning Opportunities, nature, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 18, 2013|

Five members of Amicus Botanicus, a painting group formed by graduates of the 2004 Botanical Painting Diploma Course at The English Gardening School, will take part in MOR.PHOLO.O.GY: An Exhibition of Botanical Art at the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery at Sunbury-on-Thames, near London. This exhibition opens on July 2, 2013 and will be on view through July 28, 2013.

Artist Louise Young says, “The gallery is a delightful little modern gallery within a lovely walled garden in the middle of Sunbury. It is close to Hampton Court Palace where the flower show will be held in July.”

In this exhibition, artists Linda McDonald, Mary Ellen Taylor, Louise Young, Caroline Jenkins and Shirley Slocock share their views of the natural world.

Be sure to also add to your calendar the presentation about orchids in art by Dr. Phillip Cribb, former Deputy Director and Herbarium Curator at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Dr. Cribb is the co-author of A Very Victorian Passion: The Orchid Paintings by John Day, a book about orchid enthusiast, John Day (1824-1888). This very inspiring book contains a sample of the more than 2,300 orchids painted by Day that are housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Dr. Cribb wrote this book with Michael Tibbs in 2004.

Mor.phol.o.gy
Sunbury Embroidery Gallery
Sunbury-on-Thames, England
July 2-28, 2013

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Art Retreat in Yosemite with Andie Thrams

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, nature, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 7, 2013|

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Plan now for a peaceful, creative and rejuvenating Autumn!

You are invited to join Andie Thrams in Yosemite National Park to learn how to capture the sounds, scents and landscape of this special place in your sketchbook.

Here is the latest at
Classes Near You > No. California:

Andie Thrams
www.andiethrams.com
Andie is a painter and book artist devoted to creative work in wild places. She teaches in California, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. Her work is widely exhibited and honored, and is held in many private and public collections. Get the latest news about Andie’s popular classes on her website.

Autumn in Wawona with Andie Thrams

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Private Creativity Coaching & Artist Mentoring
In addition to the workshops listed here, Andie also works privately with a limited number of students. Contact Andie Thrams

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Bringing Plants Home

Posted in botanical art, gardening, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 5, 2013|

Earlier this spring, forty artists from southern California were selected to take part in an artist showcase benefiting Habitat for Humanity Riverside. Participating artists include Tania Marien of ArtPlantae.

Twenty-five of the artists will design doll houses and fifteen of the artists will design a wooden plaque supporting the theme, What does home mean to you?

Through their work artists will also respond to the question,
What would you build?

All art will go on a “Homes” tour that will begin in August. Artwork will be auctioned off and proceeds will help Habitat Riverside build new homes for local families. A website tracking the weekly progress of each artist is forthcoming. Until then, learn more about participating artists at the website of Habitat’s ReStore store in Riverside.

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Studio Course in Botanical Drawing with Sarah Simblet at Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art

Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, Drawing, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on May 30, 2013|

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Author and illustrator, Sarah Simblet, will lead a studio course in botanical drawing July 8-12, 2013 at the Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art at the University of Oxford.

Inspired by her book Botany for the Artist, this special learning opportunity includes:

A tour of the University of Oxford Botanic Garden.

An opportunity to draw in the Garden and learn how to work outdoors.

A study of lines, marks and gesture.

A study of shape, length, volume and form.

A study of light, tone, optical illusions, linear perspective.

A study of paper and how to create a field sketchbook.

An opportunity to view the original work of Ferdinand Bauer.

To download the course itinerary and to register, visit the Botanical Drawing page on the Ruskin School website.

Sarah’s intensive drawing course will inspire confidence in beginners and refresh the work of more experienced artists. No previous experience needed. Basic materials are provided. Participants completing the course will leave with a portfolio of experimental and traditional drawings and skills relevant to both fine art practice and botanical illustration.

Cost: £750.00 (convert currency)

More About Sarah Simblet

This information can also be found at Classes Near You > England.

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Botanical Art Exhibition at The Vyne

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on May 23, 2013|

The Society of Floral Painters will celebrate the launch of their 2013 exhibition on June 1. The exhibition will be held at the National Trust Property – The Vyne from June 1-23, 2013. Gallery hours are 12-5 PM Monday to Friday
and 11 AM – 4 PM Saturday and Sunday.

The Vyne is located at Vyne Road, Sherbourne St. John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL. Click on the poster for directions.

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Publishing Break During Holiday Weekend

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Blog News, botanical art, Special Announcements on May 23, 2013|

Only at Aurea Vista – Save an extra 5%!

There will be a publishing break during the holiday weekend. This will be the last post until next week.

Enjoy the holiday and if you’re in the area, stop by to visit ArtPlantae at Aurea Vista or stop by the booth at the Annual Wildflower and Art Festival at the Idyllwild Nature Center,
May 25-27 (9:00 – 4:30 PM). The Spring Sale will be going on at both locations.

When visiting Aurea Vista, save an extra 5% on sale prices when using the sale coupon. The coupon is available in ArtPlantae’s display areas. You must present the coupon at the register to receive the extra savings.

All proceeds help cover the costs associated with outreach activities such as this website and art supplies consumed at public venues. Thank you for thinking of ArtPlantae and ArtPlantae at Kobo when shopping for yourself or for others.

Have a good holiday.

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Italian Catalog of Botanical Art

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, botanical art, Special Announcements on May 22, 2013| 4 Comments »

ArtPlantae Books has the opportunity to sell the catalog to “Botanical Art Into the Third Millenium“, an exhibition now on view in Pisa, Italy. Before it decides to bring this catalog to North America, it needs to determine if there is interest in this title beyond those who have already expressed an interest. The sales price will be $45 plus USPS Standard Shipping.