Botanical Illustration_july-december 2008

2008 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical recollection or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora of the world around us. Denver Botanic Gardens’ Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration program is designed to teach a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, offering participants the drawing and painting skills required to render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator, as well as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a certificate for some students and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others. ~~~~~~~~~~ Introductory Courses Students wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take introductory courses that are not part of the certificate requirements: Introduction to Botanical Illustration, Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator and Introduction to Drawing in Pencil. Required Courses

The following 13 courses are required if you wish to receive a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. This succession is appropriate for both the certificate and the non-certificate student. Classes can also be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites. Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and homework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will be sent with your class confirmation.

experience in botanical art. In addition to the 13 required courses, you must select 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered in any one year may vary. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent of all classes. Café Botanique – Science and Art Lecture Series This free lecture series is open to Botanical Art and Illustration students, as well as to Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. There is no admission fee and pre-registration is not required. Participation in one lecture gives 1 elective credit hour; you can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. The program is posted in Classroom C and on the blog, or you can receive information by phone at 720-865-3580. Portfolio Review

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Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Composition for Botanical Illustration Color Layering for Colored Pencil Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Perfecting Perspective (required for Graduation beginning from Jan. 1, 2009) Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Color Mixing for Artists Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

Elective Courses Elective Courses serve a variety of purposes. They are all designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and

Upon completion of all course work, you may apply for portfolio review (held each January and June) by requesting a transcript from the Registrar and submitting it to the Program Coordinator when you request your review. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent of each course. The complete portfolio will contain five (5) finished botanical plates: 1. Graphite 2. Colored Pencil 3. Pen and Ink 4. Watermedia 5. Artist’s choice: This can be a plate in any of the media taught within the program or a combination of them.

GUEST WORKSHOPS Chinese Flower Painting The Chinese flowering chrysanthemum is a symbol of autumn and longevity -- it blooms when most flowers wither under the onslaught of frost and icy winds. Bamboo exemplifies integrity for it bends in the storm but does not break. In addition, its straight exterior and hollow culm, symbolizes humility and fidelity. In this class you learn to paint chrysanthemum and bamboo the Chinese way. You will also explore a number of Chinese characters that make up interesting sayings to go with the bamboo and chrysanthemum paintings. Writing Chinese characters not only gives insight into Chinese culture but can also be a relaxing and meditative practice for people of all ages to engage in. Sally Yu Leung is an independent curator of Chinese decorative arts, collector, practicing calligrapher, and also a Commissioner at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. She has been a teacher of Chinese calligraphy and brush-painting at Pixar University for some years now. Do not miss this unique opportunity. Fee: $220 member, $264 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course#08CBI570 Fri., Sat., Sun., Sept. 5, 6, 7, 9a.m. – 4 p.m. (18 hr) Instructor: Sally Yu Leung, San Francisco, CA

Mushrooms – Master Class Workshop with Alexander Viazmensky Hunting mushrooms is a national pastime in Russia, and fungi is the subject of the botanical artwork by Alexander Viazmensky. His paintings are included in several important collections, such as the Hunt Institute of Botanical Documentation, the Millesgården Museum in Stockholm, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Lindley Library in London, and the Dr. Shirley Sherwood Collection. This workshop will focus on learning techniques used by Sasha to create his unique paintings. He teaches by demonstration. Sasha lives in St. Petersburg, Russia, so don't miss the opportunity to learn from this visiting master artist. Fee: $220 member, $264 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I. Course #08CBI580 Fri.- Sun., Nov 7 - 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (18 hr) Instructor: Alexander Viazmensky, St Petersburg, Russia (© Alexander Viazmensky)

INTRODUCTORY COURSES Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator – Orientation to the Program Take the mystery out of materials. What is the difference between sable and synthetic? What’s vellum or bristol? Which eraser is best for the job? Should I take Pen and Ink before Colored Pencil? When should I take botany? This informationpacked class will provide you with detailed information about all of the courses and art materials used throughout the Botanical Illustration program. From papers to pencils to inks, pens, brushes and paints, you’ll learn where to find all the right materials and how they are used. Save time and money by shopping expertly the first time. Fee: $39 member, $44 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI410-1 Sat., July 12, 9 a.m. -noon. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Introduction to Drawing Start at the very beginning. Whether you’ve had no experience with drawing or have forgotten what you learned way back when, this is the class for you. Learn drawing basics step-by-step in this gently paced class. Carefully explained demonstrations, simple exercises and helpful critiques will show you how to draw what you see. Build drawing skills to enter the Botanical Illustration curriculum with confidence. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI110-1 Weekend Workshop Fri. – Sun., July 18-20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Course #08CBI110-2 Weekend Workshop Fri. – Sun., Oct 10-12, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Course #08CBI410-2 Fri., Oct. 3, 9a.m. – noon REQUIRED COURSES Botany for the Botanical Illustrator What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Where can I find the stamen? The science of the subjects you draw determines what you see. In this course, designed specifically for students of Botanical Illustration, you’ll take a closer look at plant anatomy and learn to recognize botanical details that will make your drawings more accurate and realistic. Learn plant morphology through detailed instruction, hands-on experience and supporting visuals. All of your botanical illustration work improves when you understand the subjects. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI240-1 Mon.-Wed., July 28-30, 1-5 p.m., Thurs., July 31, 14 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Course #08CBI240-2 Tue., Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Learn to draw what you see. Begin with a brief history and an overview of the specific elements of

botanical illustration. Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-by-step, added techniques help you portray foreshortening, texture and detail. This is the entry course for every program student and the prerequisite for all courses to follow. Whether you’re refreshing old skills or learning for the first time, you’ll emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI200-1 Mon.- Fri., July 28-Aug 1, 9 a.m.-noon Instructor: Karla Beatty Course #08CBI200-2 Mon., Sept. 22, 29, Oct., 6, 13, 20, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer Course #08CBI200-3 Weekend Workshop Fri.-Sun., Oct 31- Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Explore the depth and subtlety of pencil work. Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Pencil I

as you reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Try new materials, including charcoal pencil and graphite carbon dust. Learn additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth, composition and style. Group instruction and individual attention are tailored to help you master a finished botanical plate. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I Course #08CBI300 Tue., Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty Composition for Botanical Illustration The difference between a “nice” picture and “fabulous” artwork is often found in composition. The arrangement of elements in artwork is an art form in itself. A slide presentation starts you off with principles of composition and demonstrates the use of composition throughout the history of art. Through step-by-step guidance, you will learn the elements and principles of composition. Examine and diagram preexisting art works, and you will discover how to develop and arrange the lines, shapes and colors of your own art. Creating your own compositions gives you insight and expertise to enhance all of your future illustrations. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI220-1 Thur., Aug 7, 14, 21, Mon., Sept. 8, 15, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Course #08CBI220-2 Thurs., Oct. 16, 23, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Perfecting Perspective (required for Graduation beginning from Jan. 1, 2009) Do you shy away from the complicated plants? Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and simplify their subjects to eliminate the difficult parts. Learn the techniques and tricks for seeing and depicting perspective accurately. Whether determining the correct shape of an ellipse or finding the angle of the element pointing to you, you’ll work with botanical subjects that demonstrate each aspect of perspective. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, as the principles apply to all other media. Gain confidence in your drafting skills and improve your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I Course#08CBI630-1 Weekend Workshop

Fri.- Sun., Aug. 8 -10, 9a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Course #08CBI630-2 Tue., Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 9 a.m. - noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Pen and ink is expressive and effective, good for impressive sketching as well as exquisite finished drawings. Expand your drawing repertoire as you learn techniques to create line, form, and texture in black and white. “Expressive line” and “stipple” become part of your artistic vocabulary as you practice this traditional illustration medium with modern and versatile technical pens. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and practice will give you the foundation you need to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I Course #08CBI250 Wed., July 30, Aug., 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Take your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication. Explore the garden’s limitless world of color, textures, and complex botany and incorporate this information into your black and white illustrations. Working with both technical pen and quill pens, learn advanced techniques to make strokes that mimic the fuzz on a fern, the down of a milkweed pod or the mottled colors of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out a final inked illustration from a plant of your choice. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I Course #08CBI320 Thurs., Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 9 a.m. - noon Instructor: Libby Kyer Color Layering for Colored Pencil It’s not the same as water media – you have to mix color directly on your drawing! Learn to use the same simple color-mixing method, adapted to the application of colored pencils. Two-, three- and four-color mixing will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to gauge shadow colors for vibrant results. Layering, blending and burnishing techniques will

help you create your own extensive color workbook to speed color selection and accuracy for all future colored pencil drawings. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I. Course #08CBI400-1 Tue., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Course #08CBI400-2 Wed., Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Love to draw, but dreaming in color? Colored pencils to the rescue! Apply your drawing skills from graphite pencil and learn new methods specific to colored pencils. Techniques include color mixing, layering, building and burnishing in color. Develop skills as you learn through instruction, demonstration and practice on small studies of botanical subjects. This versatile, portable medium is perfect for sketching on location as well as producing studio pieces. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Pre-requisite: Pencil I and Color Layering for Colored Pencil. Course #08CBI230 Mon., Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 12, 20, 9 a.m. – noon.. Instructor: Libby Kyer Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II You’ve learned the basic colored pencil skills, now put them to use! New materials and techniques allow you to experiment with different surfaces, blending and shading. See the beautiful effects you can achieve with colored pencil on Mylar, colored and dark grounds. Learn to create texture and detail to enhance your drawings. We’ll walk through a stepby-step process to create a layered drawing and develop a finished botanical plate in colored pencil. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I. Course #08CBI310 Wed., Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Color Mixing for Artists Mixed up about color? Learn a system for combining colors consistently so you can eliminate frustrating trial and error. Lots of exercises, demonstrations and discussion will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. Learn about paint properties and important information about

choosing pigments. Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant material. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve all of your color work. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI210 Mon., Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Connie Sayas Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Be part of the watercolor botanical tradition. Combine your knowledge of color mixing with your drawing skills as you begin to master the specific techniques of transparent watercolor. Instruction, demonstration and practical exercises will guide you through the steps of working in the traditional drybrush technique. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, create soft and hard edges, and avoid common watercolor mistakes. You’ll be ready to create a finished plate in Watercolor II. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists. Course #08CBI260 Thurs., Oct. 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II There’s more to watercolor than mixing color and managing the brushes. Learn additional techniques through instruction, demonstration and practice as you develop your confidence and personal style. Emphasis here is on bringing it all together: brushon skills, color mixing and composition. You’ll work toward completing a finished plate from a live specimen in this most traditional of botanical media. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I Course #08CBI330-1 Thur., Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Karla Beatty Course #08CBI330-2 Mon., Oct 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Connie Sayas

ELECTIVES TECHNIQUES Paper, Paper Reading, writing, wrapping, drawing, organizing: piles of paper pass through our fingers every day. Learn about the fascinating history and evolution of papers, both Eastern and Western, and the materials that make the paper you long to have. From fibers and additives to dyes and finishes, you’ll see what makes up the varied textures and types of paper. Experiment hands-on to see how different papers work with artistic media, how to determine the archival quality of papers, and how to select the perfect paper for your project. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of papers and a sample packet of papers you’ll stitch together yourself. Fee $39 member, $44 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI660 Sat., July 12, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Patricia Branstead, Kozo Fine Art Materials/Papermaking Labeling, Botanical Latin, Common names “Should I write the name of the subject in Latin or should I use the common name? What do I write in Italics? Where do I capitalize letters, and how do I know that I’m following the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature?” This 3-hour workshop covers everything you need to know about labeling your beautiful plate correctly and getting it ready to go for the show. Fee $39 member, $44 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI120 Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Framing Botanical Illustration The student show is coming in September; get your work off of the drawing board and onto the wall! This 1-day workshop covers the options that will help you to present your art to its best advantage. Learn the steps to the conservation techniques that preserve your pieces in an acid-free environment. We’ll cover all the details of framing materials, styles and embellishments, and you’ll frame a small piece to practice. Whether you decide to frame it yourself or work with a professional, you’ll be more confident in your framing decisions. Fee: $63

member, $69 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI150 Sat., Aug. 2, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Creative Hand Lettering II Come experiment with the beautiful art of calligraphic lettering! Whether you are labeling your botanical artwork, taking notes in your sketchbook or even jotting entries into your garden diary, this wonderful art form adds the final touch. Using the basic techniques from handlettering/Calligraphy I you’ll learn new methods and exercise to refine your skills for both scientific labeling and other creative uses. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Creative Hand Lettering I or Calligraphy I Course #08CBI480 Tue., Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

(Wikipedia) Sketching: Art at 75 MPH Grab your pencils and buckle up! Take a break from the usual torpid tempo of botanical illustration as you learn to capture the gist of a subject or scene at a fun, fast pace. Learn to trust your intuition, see in new ways, and develop a personal language of pencil strokes. Train your eye to capture shape and movement on the fly and quickly translate the information onto paper. You’ll be surprised to see how this method of integrating art into your daily life improves all of your drawings as you learn to visually “cut to the chase”. Simple materials make this skill a natural for travel! Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course#08CBI170 Weekend Workshop

Fri.- Sun., Sept. 26-28, 9a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer Hand Made Art Journal Learn simple and elegant techniques in bookbinding, to make your own multi-media art journal. With a beautiful exposed spine binding using the ancient 2needle Coptic stitch, you will construct a journal of folded signatures and a decorative hard cover of paper or cloth. Further embellishments to personalize your journal with beads, jewels, feathers, stamps, quotes, or other materials will entice your creativity, and finishing time will include journal dedications and colophons. Fee $110 member, $132 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI130 Weekend Workshop Fri., Oct. 3, 1-4 p.m., Sat. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Instructor: Maria Hodkins

Course #08CBI625 Tue., Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Start to Finish: Botanical Note Cards Ever wonder what to do with your botanical drawings and paintings once they’re completed? Share your art with others! Bring your partially finished flower portrait to class and learn the process of creating quality note cards. Discover different ways to share your artwork, learn about scanning your botanical image and get your art scanned. Visit a paper company, tour a printer, and learn about Giclee prints. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Course #08CBI640 Tues., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Leaves in Water Color Lack luster leaves? Learn to identify the important characteristics of leaves, including color, venation and surface texture. Through lecture, demonstration and practice, you’ll acquire techniques that will allow you to translate them into watercolor. Begin with individual leaves and complete detailed illustrations before you move on to placing leaves in the context of the plant. Your new skills will enhance your every illustration. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisite: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I. Course #08CBI140 Wed., Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Connie Sayas

Using Photo References Wisely You need to draw a daffodil, but it’s November and you forgot to take photos last spring. What do you do? Learn how to locate other photographic resources, create your own composite from multiple images and alter visual information creatively to come up with a fresh illustration that retains accuracy without infringing copyrights. Produce a plate of your own in your choice of media using the techniques and information you learn. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I and introductory class of the color medium of your choice is strongly recommended.

Light on Form Take your drawings from flat to fabulous. The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the scientific method of lighting as it applies to different forms. Beginning

with basic geometric shapes, refine your skills in showing light and volume on any subject. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, as the principles apply to all other media. As you progress to fruits and vegetables, leaves, flowers, and ultimately entire plants with complex combinations of shapes, you will overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisite: Pencil I. Course #08CBI180 Wed.., Oct. 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5, 12, 6 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Ravishing Reds in Watercolor More orange in the sunlight; violet in the shadows; pink at the edge? Capturing the ‘right’ red is an interesting challenge for the illustrator. Build on your watercolor skills as you learn to mix the red hues you need and effectively apply color to create value and form. Viewing examples of artworks representing successful use of red tones, instructor demonstrations, and practical exercises with a variety of red botanical material will prepare you to complete a finished plate from a red-blossomed specimen. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisite: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I. Course #08CBI470 Mon., Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Connie Sayas

GRAPHITE

Up Close and Personal: Plant Portraits in Graphite Pencil Small is sweet, but sometimes big is better! Enjoy a contemporary take on botanical art as you move in close to your subject. Choose a favorite plant and learn the skills to capture its “best side”, and focus on its best features. Composition considerations will help you to work on a larger scale. Learn techniques to draw at actual size and then crop and enlarge your drawing to emphasize form and drama. Whether the result is 4 inches square or 18 X 24 inches, you’ll produce a powerful, modern graphite portrait of your plant. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisite: Pencil I Course #08CBI430 Thurs., Aug 14, 21, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 6 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

(Asclepias, Susan Rubin)

Pencil III: Dazzling Dahlias In 1872, a box of Dahlia roots were sent from Mexico to the Netherlands. Just one root survived, and Dahlias have been bred ever since to produce thousands of cultivars selected for their bright, stunning flowers. From tiny varieties with blooms as small as 2" to the majestic Dinner Plate varieties a foot in diameter, Dahlias are bold, beautiful, and a little baffling. Refining techniques learned in Perfecting Perspective, select a live specimen and work step-by-step from line studies, through value mapping, and on to a complete botanical plate in graphite. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pencil II and Perfecting Perspective. Course #08CBI190 Wed. Aug 6, 13, 20, 9a.m.-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

(Dahlia, Janne Kyttänen)

PEN & INK Scratchboard: Luminous Illustration in Ink Start from scratch! Expand your illustration repertoire with a new tool in your pen and ink toolbox. Learn to achieve exquisite line control as you master the techniques of pulling line out of darkness with precision scratching tools. You’ll discover a new confidence with ink and an ability to work more quickly by both adding and removing ink from the clayboard base. The beautiful dried or dormant “fruits of winter” will provide the inspiration for your finished plate in this inspiring weekend workshop. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I OR previous experience with Pen and Ink. Course #08CBI370 Tues., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer Pen and Ink for Publication: Index Seminum II Denver Botanic Gardens’ seed exchange publication, Index Seminum, is distributed worldwide and we are seeking a new cover illustration for 2009! Choose a plant from our list and use all of your pen and ink skills as you learn the specifics of illustration from herbarium specimens (preserved and dried plants that provide valuable scientific information). Expand your knowledge of Gardens resources while you work with the Horticulture Department, Helen Fowler Library and Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium. With careful instruction and individual attention, you’ll be able to visually and artistically “revive” the pressed herbarium specimen and begin a beautiful botanical plate in pen and ink. Yours may be selected for the publication! Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I Course #08CBI380 Tues., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 a.m. - noon. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Urban Nature: Weeds in Mixed Media “A weed is but an unloved flower” (Ella Wheeler Wilcox). Though some weeds are dangerously invasive in our environment, some are unjustly on the gardener’s hit list. Purslane means a day of digging to us, but in Europe and Asia is considered a salad delicacy. We struggle to keep them at bay, but in Italy, dandelions are cultivated in gardens! Choose your weedy subject, analyze its best points, and work in mixed media create a beautiful portrait of a garden nemesis. Who knows, you might just learn to love the weeds! Fee $183 member, $220

nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil (or Color Mixing for Artists), Colored Pencil I (or Watercolor I) Course #08CBI520 Thurs., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer COLORED PENCIL Bright and Bold: Colored Pencil for the Uninhibited An abundance of bold color spills from every container and garden bed. Choose the brightest of blooms to compose a pleasing plate reflecting the colors of the season. See how other artists have handled the challenge of bright hues in combination. Learn special techniques with solvent and underpainting to create vibrant color and depth befitting the subject. Individual guidance and support will see you through to a finished colored pencil plate you’ll enjoy long after the plants are put to bed. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I. Course #08CBI620 Mon. Aug 4, 11, 18, 9a.m.-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

(Maga, S. Rubin)

Native Earth: Plants of the Americas in Colored Pencil Pay homage to the bounty of summer! Begin with a tour by a Gardens expert and learn about the “Three Sisters”, the Native American triad of squash, beans and corn that play a crucial role in nutrition, lore and

magic. Start with field journaling to capture the delicate tendrils of beans, the shaggy elegance of corn husks, and the wonderful colors of squash. Class instruction will help you to produce a colored pencil plate that that tells a story. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I Course #08CBI450 Wed., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 9a.m.-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

(Tagetes, Kew Gardens – artist unknown)

(© Libby Kyer)

WATER COLOR AND/OR GRAPHITE Ancient Herbs in Graphite and/or Watercolor Ancient herbs are modern today. Olive, Garlic and Basil are among the plants important for culinary, medicinal and cult purposes in classical antiquity, and they probably found their way into your last marinara sauce! Learn about ancient practices and many varied uses of herbs in Greek and Roman kitchen gardens. Special attention to composition and careful rendering will guide you to create an herbal portrait in your choice graphite and/or watercolor. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, (and Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I). Course #08WBI660 Tue., Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 9a.m.-noon Instructor: Karla Beatty

Ferns in Graphite and/or Watercolor Ferns predate most other plant species on earth. Illustrated for over 1500 years, their delicate structures and textures are fascinating to study and a pleasure to paint. Learn about ferns from a Gardens expert and study the morphology of this remarkable species, focusing on the Jurassic period and early development of plant species. Create your own detailed botanical plate in your choice of graphite and/or watercolor. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, (and Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I). Course #08CBI440 Thurs., Oct. 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20, 9 a.m. noon. Instructor: Karla Beatty

WATER COLOR Composite Blooms in Watercolor Sunflowers, daisies, asters and more! These flowers are actually combinations of multiple blossoms. Learn composite anatomy and study the bloom’s structure in terms of perspective, ellipses, and the Fibonacci sequence to place spiral elements. Start your project with careful observation and sketching, then turn your drawing into a colorful watercolor portrait that accurately and beautifully portrays your plant. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I. Course #08CBI605 Fri., Aug 15, 22, 29, 9a.m.-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Connie Sayas

$183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisite: Pencil I Course #08CBI610 Tues., Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

(© C. Sayas) Autumn Harvest in Watercolor Fall brings corn, gourds and squash; all sculptural studies in form and color. As autumn approaches, gardens produce superb botanical subjects. Learn how other botanical artists have depicted these fall vegetables. Examine the plants that produce the harvest and explore color, form and composition combining vegetables with their stems and leaves. Work in watercolor to create a finished botanical plate that’s good enough to eat. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I. Course #08CBI605 Wed., Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - noon

Instructor: Connie Sayas

DRAWING IN TRADITION Botanical Illumination in the Round: The Mandala In Sanskrit, Mandala means circle, and represents the wholeness of the individual in connection to the infinite. Illumination is a decorated letterform surrounded by symbolic flowers, and sprouting plant forms that create frame-like borders. Combine these two concepts and the result is a Medieval interpretation of an eastern ideal. Learn or refine all of the basic concepts of illumination in ink and gouache and study the symbolism of the images you choose. Whether you are new to Illumination class or looking for a new context for the skills you learned in a previous class, you’ll enjoy developing and completing your own meaningful mandala. Fee

Drawing on Tradition: The Art of Early Seed Catalogues In 1730 Robert Furber, an English nurseryman, published an unusual flower catalogue. On each of its twelve pages he illustrated graceful arrangements of flowers grouped according to the month in which they bloom. Study the style of the illustrations and learn to combine a group of flowers into a single composition. Practice the techniques needed to achieve the look of the old etchings using a combination of graphite and colored pencil. Create a small plate with your own interpretation of a season’s blooms. Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I Course #08CBI350 Mon., Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 a.m. - noon. Instructor: Susan Rubin

MICROSCOPY Magnificent Molds: Microfungi and the Microscope Though mold is not immediately associated with beauty, under the microscope, these remarkable fungi transform into abstract masterpieces of form, color and texture. Learn to appreciate the benefits of mold as nature’s waste-management system. Ninety percent of plants have mycorhizzal (fungi) relationships that keep the environment in balance. Use the medium of your choice to create your own botanical plate depicting beautiful, magical mold at its finest! Fee $183 member, $220 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I and introductory class of the color medium of your choice is strongly recommended. Course #08CBI540 Weekend Workshop Fri., Sat., Sun., Oct 17, 18, 19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Harvest of Seeds - Art and the Microscope Up close and personal, discover the wonder and diversity of native seeds: tiny, gift-wrapped packages of life, and exemplars of beauty and function. Focus on composition and precision as you study the characteristic form and unique surface features for your species before documenting and drawing every detail. Consider the possibilities for a compositional masterwork in your choice of medium. Your finished piece may be the new cover for Index Seminum 2009. Microscopy class, limited to 10 seats. Fee: $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and introductory class of the color medium of your choice is strongly recommended. Course #08CBI490 Weekend Workshop Fri., Sat., Sun., Nov 21, 22, 23, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

(Dandelion seeds by Dee Berger)

(Aspergillus flavus, Dennis Kunkel Microscopy)

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