Classes in Botanical illustration and Natural History Illustration
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Illustrating Natural History, a course at CityLit. Starting 30/06/21 for 3 sessions, 10 - 4. https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/illustrating-natural-history/vk440-2021
Illustrating Natural History, a course at CityLit. Starting 30/06/21 for 3 sessions, 10 - 4. https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/illustrating-natural-history/vk440-2021
This is the course to take if you would like a career in this type of painting. A new course coming soon , run at CityLit, London. Botanical illustration is popular in branding, advertising, textile design and book illustrations. On this advanced practical course you will develop traditional techniques in botanical illustration and then transform these into vibrant and versatile digital designs using Adobe Illustrator. Invaluable for your professional portfolio. https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/botanical-illustration-projects-3/vk355-2021
This is the course to take if you would like a career in this type of painting. A new course coming soon , run at CityLit, London. Botanical illustration is popular in branding, advertising, textile design and book illustrations. On this advanced practical course you will develop traditional techniques in botanical illustration and then transform these into vibrant and versatile digital designs using Adobe Illustrator. Invaluable for your professional portfolio. https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/botanical-illustration-projects-3/vk355-2021
Happy spring! Here is how to paint a freesia in watercolour.
Freesias are beautiful flowers. This demonstration shows you how to paint them in watercolour paints.
Something to have a go at over the Christmas period, drawing an apple in coloured pencils (the watercolour is just the initial base coat and not essential) https://youtu.be/t9j6BcqSSvA
A demonstration of how to draw an apple in coloured pencil
If you're interested I've started some Youtube videos on useful techniques for drawing and painting plants, mainly in watercolour https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84_v0rSDYAaj1rRao5tz6Q
Tips on how to draw and paint natural objects and landscapes
A new course in Painting Plants and Flowers, from Monday 9th November at CityLit https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/painting-from-plants-and-flowers
You will be introduced to a selection of different painting media and techniques to describe and observe plants and flowers. You will be encouraged to take an experimental approach taking inspiration from a variety of exciting contemporary artists.
An Online course in Drawing and Painting nature starts next Tuesday 13th October. It is a ten week course in association with Imperial College and The South London Botanical Institute. Follow this link:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/evening-classes/autumn-spring-courses/october-courses-list/drawingnature/
Real life, in person, watercolour classes starting this Wednesday! https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/watercolour-1
This course will give you an introduction to some basic approaches to the wonderful medium of watercolour painting including techniques, methods and materials, such as what kind of brushes and paper to use.
Tottenham watercolour class this coming Monday, 11.30 to 1.30, only £10.
Watercolour class this Monday, looking at autumn colours in nature. Costs only £10. 11.30 - 1.30. LordshipHub, Lordship recreation ground, Tottenham
AMKK presents: Botanical animation "Story of Flowers" full ver.
AMKK Presents: Botanical animation "Story of Flowers" The animation was developed for kids to show the life cycle of flowers. -Story- Many different flowers ...
This week - ever wondered how a flower works?
Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 2:00 PM: How to slow down and really consider natural objects, come to know them as you draw them. This week we will be looking at how flowering plants are structures, the layout of
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Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 2:00 PM: How to slow down and really consider natural objects, come to know them as you draw them, learn how to get appropriate textures and details for your object using salt, clin
Nature illustration: drawing and painting plants, insects and shells
Sat, Feb 2, 2019, 2:00 PM: How to slow down and really consider natural objects, come to know them as you draw them, and how to use light and shade to create a 3D appearance. Equipment such as paper,
A six week set of classes on drawing and painting nature. Every Saturday afternoon from 26th January
Sat, Jan 26, 2019, 2:00 PM: How to slow down and really consider natural objects, come to know them as you draw them, and how to use light and shade to create a 3D appearance. Equipment such as paper,
Botanical illustration workshop looking at colour and natural forms
Botanical illustration Class tomorrow! Sunday at 2pm at Create Place Bethnal Green. £12 £2 discount for FB friends. Come draw plants, talk about botany, look at small beautiful things intently for 2hours. It’s good for you!
Lunchtime drawing in the secret garden. An hour of sketching in a beautiful garden in Hoxton London with an in door area to take plants incase of rain. Tuition and advice on equipment given, free tea or coffee. St Mary’s Secret Garden, 50 Pearson Street, Hoxton, London. 1 till 2. Just £5 plus a donation to the garden. This Tuesday!
Drawing Nature in New Cross
Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 2:00 PM: A workshop in drawing plants. Learn to get the most out of your pencil, how to get the illusion of three dimensions, and explore different mark making. The workshops will t
The Library of Obscure Wonders
All about the roots https://obscurewonders.com/2018/04/04/roots/
New botanical illustration classes in South London, places are limited so book soon!
Sat, Apr 7, 2018, 2:00 PM: A workshop in drawing plants and insects. Learn to get the most out of your pencil, how to get the illusion of three dimensions, and explore different mark making. The works
Another art class, this time looking at the structure of flowering plants https://www.meetup.com/Botanical-illustration-in-Hackney/events/247766286/
Workshops every Friday afternoon, 3 hours for £20, Hoxton. https://www.meetup.com/Botanical-illustration-in-Hackney/events/245990067/
New six week course starting in the new year jofisherroberts.com
Drop in class this coming Saturday 9th December. Just £12 for the 2 hour session. 2pm to 4pm. The Create Place, 29 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London. https://www.meetup.com/Botanical-illustration-in-Hackney/events/244281906/
12/9, 2:00 PM: A fortnightly Meetup on drawing and painting nature. It is a 2 hour class. The first one is about the importance of observation, how to slow down and really consider natural objects, co
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Drop in class at The Create Place in Bethnal Green, 29 Old Ford Road, this Saturday 25th, 2-4. Just £12. Suitable for complete beginners. Email [email protected] for further information.
Botanical illustration summer school at Citylit. A great introduction to the subject, 4 sessions on Friday afternoons. http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/botanical-illustration-summer-school/VK495-1617S
Guiding you through basic techniques, such as careful observation, pencil drawing and mixing colours, the course moves on to more advanced skills such as creating depth and perspective to rendering detail, texture and pattern in a wide range of botanical
Drawing in the woods in Bethnal Green, lunchtime workshop this Saturday, 1 to 2pm. Explore this hidden wonder and learn how to draw the plants and trees there. Donation £5 recommended, materials provided. Email [email protected] for more details.
A workshop on exotic and carnivorous plants this coming Sunday at the Greenhouse, 49 Green Lanes, N16 9BU
Newington Green., London. 2 till 4, just £10.
Recent work by students
Stinging Nettles; Protection, Exorcism, Lust and A Soup Recipe
So I’ve agreed with some friends to help them out with their garden. I decide I’m going to do little pencil sketches of plants in the garden (see above) and write a blog about each. The…
Timeline Photos
A class on how to draw and paint Cacti, this Sunday 2nd April, 2 -4, at Greenhouse, N16. Only £10
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