In this course, using plants and flowers as your models, and pencils and pens as your media, you will learn to use observation as your guide in your drawings. We'll discuss different methods of seeing and drawing as we learn about the art of layering simple shapes, creating light and shadow, the role of negative space, and the overall artistic process, using an understanding of plants to assist in rendering what we observe. We'll spend our time working on a series of exercises designed to create confidence, skill, and pleasure for artists of all levels, as well as introductions to historical and contemporary uses of botanical arts. The teacher will supply plants for the first class, but you will be asked to bring your own plants for additional classes. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.
