Category: Workshops
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Perspective & Measuring: Illusions Revealed
What is the “secret” to realistic botanical illustrations? Accurate measuring from your unique viewpoint As something tilts away from us, its physical form does not change, but our perception of it does. Botanical illustrations convey depth through the illusion we create based on our perception of the subject. If you were doing a technical … Continued
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How to Draw Flowers That Feel Real
How to Draw Flowers That Feel Real Practical Tips for Painting Beautiful Blooms Add Depth, Dimension, & Clarity to Realistic Flower Drawings with These Free Tips & Techniques We’ve all seen stunning snapdragons, radiant roses or fascinating foxgloves that made us think, “Wow, I want to stare at this for hours and capture its beauty … Continued
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Begin with Basics: Botanical Art for Beginners
Botanical Art for Beginners: Intro to Botanical Drawing Starting Steps to Create Realistic Plant Illustrations Many people say things like, “I can’t draw to save my life,” and “I could never draw something like that!”, but the truth is… ANYONE can draw! (Yes, even YOU!) If you have the desire to learn, and you commit … Continued
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The Draw Botanical Dictionary: Learn the Language of Botanical Illustration
Learn the Language of Illustration: Botanical Terms and Definitions A Growing Glossary of Botany & Drawing Definitions Essential for Artists & Nature Lovers Your Go-To Guide for Garden Terminology & Creative Vocabulary Written with care, curiosity, and a deep love of the natural world by the Draw Botanical Team When you sit down with … Continued
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Understanding Flowers: A Botanist's Drawing Guide to Shapes, Symmetry, & Structure
Flower Anatomy for Artists A Botanist’s Drawing Guide to Shapes, Symmetry, & Structure If you’ve ever been fascinated by a flower, this post is for YOU! A flower is the reproductive part of a plant. Its primary purpose? To attract! How do these alluring seed-bearing wonders do it? Let’s examine the captivating forms, … Continued
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4 Tricks to Fool the Eye: Trompe L'oeil
Have you ever seen a drawing so realistic that it fools you into believing it’s a three-dimensional object? “Trompe L’oeil” is a French term meaning “Fool the Eye”. Learn (from Wendy!) how to incorporate these fun techniques on kraft paper and tell a story by choosing related or symbolic elements to draw. Lesson … Continued
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8 Tips to Determine When to Put the Pencils Down
How to Tell if your Botanical Drawing is Finished: 8 Tips for Art Evaluation When we look at our own work, our first thoughts are often critical, focusing on how we could make it better… So how do you know when your work is complete? Every artist should ask these questions while drawing … Continued
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How to Draw a Rose
How to Draw a Rose Tutorial A Botanical Illustration Guide using Watercolor & Colored Pencil By the Draw Botanical Instructor Team Roses have been drawn, painted, admired, and studied for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. Their layered petals, luminous color, and sculptural form make them endlessly fascinating subjects for botanical artists. Learning … Continued
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Limahuli Art Week
Limahuli Gardens and Preserve Draw Botanical Art Week Meditative Drawing Focus on Plants For local youth of the Ha’ena community and Limahuli staff, Kaua’i. By Sam McWilliams & the Draw Botanical Team I cannot wait to tell you about this Focus on Plants art week for local youth of the Ha’ena community, and the staff … Continued
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Make Your Own Unique Holiday Cards with Botanicals
DIY Easy Heartfelt Gifts for Your Favorite People Celebrate Holidays with Handmade Cards & Botanical Art Handmade gifts bring so much joy. If you’re looking to DIY this year and spend more time than money, we’ve got tips to help you make easy heartfelt gifts your loved ones will LOVE. Do it yourself and impress … Continued
