Biology/Art:Local Flora/Intro to Botanical Illustration
Learn about the local flora found in waterfront parts, with a focus on the flowers. Then we'll delve into the art of scientific and botanical illustration.
We'll start with a 10 minute slideshow introduction before discussing materials and starting on some warm up drawing exercises. Eventually, working on a crocus flower illustration or the flora of your choice.
Use any medium you prefer that allows for detailed work.- even just a plain pencil and copy paper. (Most drug stores sell colored pencils and watercolor kits for less then $10, a great way to get started!)
All skill levels welcome. Perfect for expanding your art skills.
The demo will be done using drawing pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, gouache, and watercolor.
Zoom Info below:
Topics:
- Art practice & process of a scientific Illustrator
- Discussion of professional art materials
- What to look for in a plant
- Drawing basics
- Creating volume & light
- Various methods artist use to create a drawing
- How to transfer your drawing to "good" paper
- Choosing colors
- Planning your finished work
RECOMMENED SUPPLIES:
- 2H and a 6H drawing pencil (any hard or soft pencils)
- White eraser & a kneaded eraser
- Sketch pad or paper
- Scrap paper
- Quality paper for your chosen medium such as a watercolor paper or colored pencil paper
- Colored pencils, watercolor pencils, gouache, and/or watercolor
- A blending pencil for colored pencils
- If using watercolor: brushes, water, palette, etc
Please have art supplies ready. We will start on time at 6:35.
ZOOM: Info below
Organized by Monica Schroeder, scientific illustrator & kayaker. monbertkayak@gmail.com
Topic: Bio/Art Class with NBCB
Time: Mar 15, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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