Botanical Illustration I: Basic Drawing Techniques
This course introduces basic drawing as a foundation for botanical illustration and as a medium through which students can: explore their creativity, and describe and observe the beauty of nature in a new and exciting way.
Botanical Illustration II: Working with Watercolor
Botanical Illustration II: Working
with Watercolor is a course designed to help you learn some fundamentals of
watercolor painting in a supportive web-based environment.
Botanical Illustration III: Advanced Techniques
We will build on previous experience with botanical drawing techniques by using various art media, culminating in the development of a portfolio. The course offers the opportunity to explore media such as art markers, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, tempera and gouache, and to mix media to capture the essence of your botanical subjects. The portfolio assignment provides the opportunity to reflect on one’s work, explore new directions, and prepare a portfolio for presentation to employers, galleries, or schools.