• Advantages of Taking a Botanical Illustration Course Online

  January 31, 2023 in Online Courses

      Nature is our greatest teacher, whether we strive for scientific accuracy as professional botanical illustrators, enjoy creating for the beauty of decoration, or are curious and creative nature admirers who find relaxation in capturing nature’s magnificence. While many great artists are self-taught, learning from talented teachers of botanical illustration is the best way … Continued

  

• Don't be afraid to be "wrong"

  January 19, 2023 in Botanical Illustration, Wendy's Wisdom

    We’re allowed to make mistakes   When we are first learning how to be human, we’re allowed to make mistakes. (No one expects a 2 year old’s finger painting to be magnificent enough to deserve an exhibition!) We know that beginners won’t be perfect from the start, so we hold low expectations for their … Continued

  

• The Magic of Light

  January 3, 2023 in Botanical Illustration, Online Courses

    Creating a detailed, three-dimensional plant painting feels like magic to me. I stumbled through the process of uncovering the lesser-known “secrets” behind these botanical drawings. But light source shouldn’t be a mystery to solve! It’s just a visualization exercise that becomes easier and easier with practice. Your first goal is simple: make your form … Continued