Botanicals in Watercolor
Program led by: Kathie Miranda
This is a 6-session workshop held weekly on Thursdays
Class Dates: Feb 17th, 24th, Mar 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Class Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Watercolor is the most widely used medium for botanical illustration due to its lightness of treatment for the subject, and for the delicacy in portraying a plant’s characteristics. Traditional watercolor washes are used to maintain the clarity, transparency, and luminosity so important for the freshness of botanical subjects.
In this introductory class, we will work with simple, colorful flowers, fruits and vegetables to practice the skills necessary to apply watercolor in a predictable and accurate manner. Learn a simple 7-step approach to watercolor painting, beginning with layering washes to build rich color and form, and finishing with fine, drybrush detail.
A bit of simple color theory will teach you how paints interact; how to select the correct colors for your subject; and how to create clear, vibrant mixtures of paint. An on-going discussion of the physical nature of your materials – paper, paint, brush and water – and how they work together will round out this strong foundation for successful watercolor paintings.
Some drawing experienced advised but not required.
The structure of our Zoom class meetings is similar to our live, 3-hour classroom experience: live demonstrations followed by time to work on your project “together in class”. The last ~ 30 minutes of class is devoted to a review and Q&A session. There is a private photo-sharing group folder on the Google Drive app where we can download and view our completed projects. Drive details are available in the first class.
Kathie Miranda is a contemporary multi-media artist and educator. A graduate of Pace University, with further studies at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and Paier College of Art, she coordinated the Art program at the New York Botanical Garden and is past-president of the New York chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.
Guest are responsible for purchasing their own material. A material list will be provided.
- Recommended Book (please borrow from library before purchasing): Botanical Illustration for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide, Meriel Thurstan and Rosie Martin, Batsford, 2015
Please contact the education department with questions or for information regarding Covid-19 safety during programs.
Bartlett Arboretum Education Department Director E-mail: Mbelletzkie@bartlettarboretum.org
Location: Class will be held on Zoom for the entire term. If you have never used Zoom before, provided below is a link to set it up on your computer and/or device: https://zoom.us/download
Cost: The workshop costs $270 Members can take advantage of a 10% discount at check-out!
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