Zoom Workshop 120: Complex Leaves: Bumpy Texture

Saturday, July 12, 2025: 3pm – 7pm EST

Thursday, July 17, 2025: 4pm – 6pm EST

Instructors: Pam & Sam
Level: All levels (perfect for beginners and beyond!)
Botanical Subjects: Leaves with a bumpy surface texture: such as Swiss Chard, Dinosaur Kale, etc.

Workshop Description

Bring your sense of wonder to this workshop! A humble leaf you may overlook at the market can become a playground for the observant artist. Together, we’ll explore the rich, bumpy landscapes of complex leaves and learn, step by step, how to render them with dimension and life using watercolor and colored pencil techniques.

Imagine shrinking down to the size of a beetle and wandering through the pillowy folds of a chard leaf. It’s like a miniature mountainscape—each bump and wrinkle a story of growth, weather, and wild design. Whether you’re a beginner learning to slow down and look closely, or a seasoned botanical illustrator looking for a new challenge, this workshop offers a fun deep dive into complex leaf textures. Get ready to zoom in on the bumps and crinkles—and have a great time doing it!

What We’ll Practice

👁️ Seeing Like an Artist
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