Botanical Illustration

Do you find yourself intrigued by flowers and want to capture it on paper? Or are you a botanist who is interested in creating plant illustrations? No matter if you are a plant professional or an enthusiast, this workshop might be your avenue to increased enjoyment and understanding of plants in the wild or in your garden. The course begins with a working definition and moves through the processes of botanical art via slide lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction. Basic pencil drafting techniques, advanced pen-and-ink, and watercolor methods will be demonstrated. There will also be a discussion about graphic art topics and how to get your artwork published. Profile: Linda Ann Vorobik, with more than 25 years experience in botanical illustration, received her Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. She is a research associate at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Washington, Seattle. For more information visit her website at www.vorobikbotanicalart.com/.