A word from Wendy
November 6, 2012
A favorite illustration by Wendy, showing the taro in all its glory.
Once again this February, my Botanical Illustration Intensive Workshop at NTBG will be touring and picnicking at Makauwahi Cave Reserve. This course, hosted now for the third time at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua`i, is a great opportunity to learn how to draw plants with technical accuracy and in full color. The 2013 class will run from February 10-24, but it is nearly filled up. Only two slots are left, so check out the web page quickly if you would like to join in!
We will teach you the basics of plant illustration, or help more experienced artists move to the next level. I am being joined by botanical artist and instructor Carol Woodin, who is noted for her paintings of rare orchids and is an expert on watercolor techniques and vellum. The course will also include instruction in floral anatomy and plant ecology by Dr. Burney, with a field trip to Limahuli Gardens as well as Makauwahi Cave. The program has the full benefit of the fantastic resources of NTBG, including thousands of labeled plants in its living collections, as well as a herbarium, a comprehensive botanical library, and a unique collection of botanical artworks spanning more than four centuries.
Wendy Hollender, artist, author, instructor
Comments:
Phyllis Somers on November 17, 2012
It is always great to receive your informative and cleverly written newsletters. It is fun to read about your exciting exploits.