Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Introduction to Watercolor
FOR BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

Building on the concepts introduced in Color mixing, students learn how to create basic shapes by using flat and graded washes to portray light and shadow. Through the painting of spheres and cylinders and a small botanical painting, students will gain experience controlling water, pigments, and brushes to create simple forms. Furthermore, students can expect a broadening of their artistic vocabulary by learning appropriate art terms and putting them into practice through articulating their creative process, observing, and assessing their own work. A combination of group discussions, class exercises, and out-of-class work emphasizes preliminary work and critical thinking in the visual art making process.

Some materials are provided. Click on the link below in the Event Details section for additional required materials.

Fees: Member $290, Non-Member $338

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REGISTER MEMBER $290

REGISTER NON-MEMBER $338

Dates:
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Event Details

GES: BI, 20, required*

*This class provides 20 hours of required credit for the Botanical Illustration Certificate Program.  Required pre-requisite is Color Mixing for Botanical Illustration.  Open to Botanical Illustration Certificate students only. 

This class takes place over 4 Saturdays:

  • October 26
  • November 2
  • November 9
  • November 30 (skips November 16 & 23)

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Stephey BakerABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Stephey Baker is an artist specializing in pen and ink, watercolor, color theory, and graphic design for the professional artist community. Her lifelong connection to nature led her to botanical illustration, with a special interest in pollinating insects and the plants that nurture them. Stephey obtained her botanical illustration certificate at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. She believes in cultivating a curious spirit and finds joy in teaching others how to easily connect to their artistic side. Stephey lives in Church Hill with her rescued cats and dogs and tends to an urban garden full of life. In her favorite dreams, she can talk to Bumble Bees. Learn more at markedbythemuse.com

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