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Drawing, Painting and the Old Masters at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center

August 29, 2012 by Tania Marien

Lala Ragimov
www.LalaRagimov.com
A Southern California artist who studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Her work is currently on view in the solo exhibition, Envisioning the Natural World, at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Lala’s classes appeal to a general audience and can accommodate participants working on independent projects. Botanical artists are welcome! The classes below are taught at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA.

Adult Classes:

    Exploring Watercolor Techniques
    Thursdays, September 20 – November 29, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
    (no class Nov 22)
    Learn new techniques at each meeting. Students have the option of participating in the class project or working on their own. Cost: $135 Torrance residents ($150 non-residents). View Details/Register


    Fundamentals of  Oil Painting
    Learn oil painting techniques and apply your new knowledge using still life sets or in your own independent project. Topics addressed include: color theory, composition, positive space and negative space. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $135 Torrance residents, ($150 non-residents)

    Mondays, September 17 – November 26, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
    (no class Nov 12)
    View Details/Register for Monday option

    Tuesdays, September 18 – November 20; 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    View Details/Register for Tuesday option


    Learn to Draw and Sketch
    Tuesdays, September 18 – November 6, 2012; 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
    In this introductory course, participants will learn how to observe subjects. They will also learn about shading, composition, expression and style. Cost: $100 Torrance residents, ($110 non-residents)
    View Details/Register


Children’s Classes:

    Drawing and Watercolour Painting (Ages 10-16)
    Young artists will work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor while learning about perspective, shading and color. They will also draw and paint from life and imagination and learn the techniques of the Old Masters. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $79 Torrance residents, ($89 non-residents)

    Fridays, September 21 – November 9, 2012; 4:00-5:30 PM
    View Details/Register for Friday option

    Saturdays, September 22 – November 10, 2012; 3:15-4:45 PM
    View Details/Register for Saturday option


    Botanical Illustration for Children     – Coming soon!

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

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, Learning Opportunities |

‘Envisioning the Natural World’ Opens at Madrona Marsh Nature Center

August 27, 2012 by Tania Marien

Envisioning the Natural World
Paintings and Drawings by Lala Ragimov
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Torrance, CA
August 28 – October 5, 2012

Southern California artist, Lala Ragimov, studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Beginning tomorrow, Lala’s paintings and drawings of nature will be on view at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center in Torrance, CA. Her watercolor and gouache paintings of plants, birds and landscapes will be on exhibit through October 5, 2012.

An artist’s reception will be held on August 31 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. All are invited!

Learn more about Lala’s studies and artwork at www.LalaRagimov.com.


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Study the Shades of Autumn at North Cascades Basecamp

August 27, 2012 by Tania Marien

Now 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.

    Capturing the Shades of October with Photographer, Teri J. Pieper
    October 7-9, 2012; Friday 1 PM thru Sunday 1 PM
    Up to ten photographers will have the opportunity to explore the Methow Valley with cameras and tripods in hand while Teri J. Pieper helps them discover their own unique vision of fall colors in the Methow Valley. Workshop fee includes two nights lodging, six meals and materials. Teri’s work has been featured in a variety of publications including the National Audubon Society magazine and The Nature Conservancy of Washington magazine among others. Her formal photography education was at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, MT. View Teri’s gallery of nature photography online. Location: Methow Valley, Mazama, WA
    View Details/Register


    Painting Watercolors of Autumn with Watercolorist, John Adams
    October 13-14, 2012; 10 AM – 1 PM
    Learn to paint brilliant, colorful autumn scenes in the North Cascades mountains. Each day will include an instructor demonstration of painting mountains and trees with bright watercolors of fall, followed by individual instruction as you create your own painting based on the demo or an idea that you bring to the class. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor John Adams is a professional artist, designer, teacher and signature member of the National Watercolor Society.
    Location: Methow Valley, Mazama, WA
    View Details/Register

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, Photography, Watercolor |

Mapping the Trees of Central Park

August 24, 2012 by Tania Marien

Today I want to follow-up last week’s article about art and botany needing each other, with an example of how the disciplines of art and botany can work together to change the way people experience a local park.

When artist and art director, Ken Chaya, was asked to make a map about the trees and landscapes of Central Park, little did he know he was about to become a botanist, an experienced hiker, and become intimately familiar with every square foot of New York’s famous park.

Over a two-year period, Chaya learned how to identify trees, created symbols for every major tree species, walked more than 500 miles, and represented 19,630 trees on a single sheet of paper to create the most accurate and detailed map ever published about Central Park.

Chaya tells his story at CentralParkNature and provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he created Central Park Entire, The Definitive Illustrated Map.

In six short documentary-style videos, Chaya explains how he learned to identify 172 species of trees, how he mapped every path in the park, and what he learned while creating the illustrations for his map.

Here is a great example of art and botany in action!

Chaya’s map is available as a wall poster ($35) and as a folded map ($12.95). Quantity discounts are available.


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Posted in teaching & learning, Teaching & Learning |

Gain a New Appreciation for Plants

August 22, 2012 by Tania Marien

There are many updates to Classes Near You > England.

We begin with Alison Day’s new ten-week course!

Lewisham Arthouse, London
www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk
The Lewisham Arthouse once served as the central library of Deptford. Designed by architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas (1868-1948) and funded by Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), this former library is now features a public gallery and studio space for professional artists. Artist studios are open to the public once per year. Exhibitions in the gallery are open to the public year-round, free of charge. Ten-week botanical illustration classes are taught by Alison Day. Watch for information about her next class.

    Botanical Illustration
    Mondays, September 10 – November 12, 2012
    1:30 – 3:30 PM

    This is an introductory course for all, no experience needed. Students will have the opportunity to explore drawing plants and become aware of the range of techniques for representation together with some tuition in basic scientific structure of the plant. The latter not only increases the students’ appreciation of the plant, but assists in the rendering of the plant in graphic form.

    Students will need to bring their own materials for drawing; all other equipment and materials are provided. The course is taught within an artist’s studio complex and is led by Alison Day, who is both artist/photographer and qualified botanist/environmentalist.

    Early registration is required. For more information and to register, contact instructor Alison Day.

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany |

Botany & Botanical Art at the Eden Project

August 22, 2012 by Tania Marien

The Eden Project
www.edenproject.com
Located in Cornwall, England, the Eden Project is a non-profit whose focus is connecting people to the natural world through educational programs, social programs, music and art. See how the Eden Project was transformed from a clay pit to an international institute for learning.

    Botanical Illustration – October 5-7, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. A three-day class about botany and botanical illustration. On Day One, participants will learn about plants, their structures and their functions. On Day Two and Day Three, botanical artists Mally Francis and Ros Franklin will teach botanical drawing using fruit and the autumn harvest as their themes. Open to beginners and more experienced students. Cost: £180, includes entry to the Eden Project, lunch and refreshments. View Details/Register

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


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Mally Francis Paints the Lost Gardens of Heligan

Posted in botanical art, botany, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities |

New Intermediate Online Class for Pencil Artists

August 22, 2012 by Tania Marien

Do you prefer pencil over paint?

Check out Mike Sibley’s new intermediate online drawing class!


Mike Sibley Fine Art
www.sibleyfineart.com
Mike Sibley is the author of Drawing from Line to Life, an inspiring instructional book about creating realistic drawings in graphite. Mike teaches classes in England, the US and Canada. He is looking into teaching a class in Australia in 2013. He also teaches an online course and is currently creating instructional DVDs. Mike’s website is a rich resource for the graphite artist. If graphite is your preferred medium, be sure to visit!

    Drawing from Line to Life (Beginner) – An eight-week online course based on Mike Sibley’s book of the same name. Beginners will learn fundamental drawing techniques, shading techniques and how to break a drawing down into manageable parts. Weekly homework will be assigned. Students may work towards certification or take this class as an auditing student. There are two versions of this course. Version 1 includes instructor critique and credit. Version 2 is an audit situation through which students can follow along, but cannot receive feedback about their work or receive course credit. Cost: $228 certificate course, $114 audit course. View Start Dates/Register

    Drawing from Line to Life (Intermediate) – A continuation of Mike’s class for beginners. In this eight-week course, students will begin to think about the message within their art and learn how to create textures, and explore negative space. There are two versions of this course. Version 1 includes instructor critique and credit. Version 2 is an audit situation through which students can follow along, but cannot receive feedback about their work or receive course credit. Cost: $228 certificate course, $114 audit course. View Start Dates/Register

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

Posted in Drawing in Graphite, Drawing to Learn, Education, Learning Opportunities |

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