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Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration (BGSBAI)
CLASSES: FALL 2013 / WINTER 2014 ART MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR CLASSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 12 – FEBRUARY 22 (6 pages) Class registrations open August 14, 2013 for county residents and August 15 for others. Register for classes online through ParkPASS under “School of Botanical Art” or by calling 301-962-1451. If you don't already have a ParkPASS account, visit the sign in page to create one. FULL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ONLINE – www.ParkPASS.org Check that you have all the required materials for class. Bring a small desk light if preferred. All Classes below are listed alphabetically.
DIARY DATES – CLASSES MID FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 2014 Art Materials required for the early spring classes (as below) will be online February 2014. Introduction to Botanical Art: PAINTING (103) – Tuesday classes, 3.5 hours x4, start February 18, 10.00am-1.30pm Shading Basics – Saturday February 22, 10:00am-1:30pm Botanical Painting: A Beautiful Leaf – Friday, March 14 and Saturday 15, 10.00am-3.30pm Colored Pencil: Wet & Dry Techniques – Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 10.00am-3.30pm
►All Artists: Ellipses & Midlines Diane Berndt This workshop is not only important instruction for botanical art, where many plant elements are based on symmetry and circles in perspective, but for any painters interested in improving perspective drawing for “still life”. Various practical exercises as used in our core instruction can be applied to all representational drawing. Understand the importance of the “midline”, also used when sketching circles in perspective; and how posture, arm and hand movement can also aid better drawing and see true symmetry and convincing daisies, lily pads on ponds - and adeptly drawn vases. Saturday, October 12, 10.00am-1.30pm MATERIALS -
Pencils: Mars Luminograph (dark blue shaft) or other artist brand. One each of following grades – H, HB, and 2B. Writing pen and note pad Sketch book: 1 – Spiral bound – 9x12 50sheets/50 lb. or pad of similar drawing paper (Not a visual diary) Tracing paper– medium to light weight. 11 x 14 (2 – sheets). (Not tracing vellum). Erasers: (i) White plastic eraser - Art gum not suitable (ii) Kneaded eraser, gray – medium size Pencil sharpener: barrel type or craft knife with retractable blade. Please have a container for shavings. Transparent ruler – 12” _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Botanical Painting Basics (Look & Learn series) Kathy Lutter Thursday, September 12, 10.00am-12.00noon or Joan Ducore Sunday, February 2, 10.00am-12.00noon Curious about the botanical watercolor painting techniques taught at the school? Watch as the teacher describes a technique then paints the transparent watercolor washes used for painting leaves and petals – “flat washes”; “graded washes”; “shadow washes”, while dexterously working the brush to paint shadow shapes, achieving both defined and blurred edges - beautiful! After each demonstration, participants try the technique on pieces of watercolor paper supplied. Classes in this “Look & Learn series are limited in order to provide optimum viewing of the demonstrations at the teacher’s desk (no big mirrors or high tech devices). Minimal art materials are required. A small class fee for watercolor paper must be paid to the teacher at class. (Continued – page 2)
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MATERIALS - if intending to try basic painting techniques as demonstrated -
Watercolor paints: 3 only - small tubes (choose either student or artist quality) Winsor & Newton Artist quality – 5 ml tubes - Winsor Lemon; DO NOT purchase W&N “Lemon Yellow”; - W&N Permanent Rose; and - M. Graham brand Cobalt Blue . These three “Artist Quality” colors are used at all BGSBAI classes OR, Winsor & Newton Student quality – 8ml tubes “Cotman” brand - Lemon Yellow Hue; Permanent Rose; Ultramarine Watercolor Brush: Round, ARTIST QUALITY– or cheaper quality synthetic. Brush must retain a well pointed tip. - E.G. Raphael, Series 8404 - Artist Quality watercolor round brush (Size 4), or - Cheaper alternatives – seek advice from the art store. Hobby brushes not suitable. Palette: One small round ceramic – not plastic and with at least 7 wells (E.g., “Flower palette”) Cellulose sponge: clean, instantly absorbs water from brushes. Cleaning aisle of grocery stores. Kleenex tissues. Water container: 1 clear plastic, 4-cup capacity. Similar to lightweight disposables. (Store paints, sponge and palette securely in this container when traveling to class.) Additional information: A charge for watercolor paper of $1.00 is in addition to the class fee and is to be paid to the instructor at class. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Calligraphy For Botanicals: Pointed Pen Marta Legeckis Add finesse to your botanicals and nature journals, with calligraphy based on the elegant style, “Copperplate”. Learn the basics for using various nibs, the oblique pen holder and different inks. Exercises explore the different strokes that underpin this style. Practice pen strokes on pre-lined paper, progress to papers used for botanicals and explore others of your choice, as well as papers provided. Instruction includes layout and how to place your lettering in order to enhance your botanical art. Time permitting, lettering in color will be discussed and demonstrated. By end of class you should have the ability and knowledge to create basic pointed pen labeling. Class program sheet will now not be available until first class. General art materials for this course are listed online as noted above. Lettering Kit @ $45 (supplied by the instructor) is required - purchase at the first class. Fridays, February 7,14, 21, - , and March 7, (10.00am-1.00pm) Registration deadline: Friday, January 24. MATERIALS -
Lettering kit: to be purchased from the instructor first day of class. Cost $45 In addition to the kit – Layout pad 9 x 12 - Canson Pro, Bienfang, Borden & Riley or any white paper that accepts ink without feathering Tracing paper 9 x 12 Watercolor paper that you usually use for your botanical illustrations (try at least 2 different surfaces) Eraser – white plastic Mechanical pencil - .5 or .7 Tube of watercolor Viva paper towels or lint free cloth Water container Masking tape or removable scotch tape Transparent ruler _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Creative Composition for Botanical Art Merri Nelson As more botanical artists achieve a high level of control with watercolor and the rendering of a realistic image, the only thing that will distinguish an artist is their ability to see a subject in a fresh, personal way and document it on the page with strong compositional skills. Whatever medium you prefer, this class will provide “do’s and don’ts and composition tips to make your art life easier and your finished art more successful. Beginning with fast and fun exercises, students will identify the basic art elements and use these to establish foreground, mid-ground and background, focal points, light source on form, create shadows, and how color affects composition. Students will do pages of thumbnail compositions and learn to use tracing paper and B/W Xerox copies as tools for exploring options in composition. Useful handouts will be available at class. (No drawing experience necessary) MATERIALS -
Sketch pad: 11x14” or 14x17” (no smaller) white “regular” surface Tracing paper pads: Lightweight 9x12” or 11x14” + Heavy-weight vellum tracing paper 11x14” or 14x 17” (Continued – page 3)
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Graphite pencils: H, HB, 2B or soft, dark sketch pencil (Ebony or woodless) Erasers: Kneaded eraser and White plastic eraser Optional: Colored pencils (for color roughs in second session) Some pencils and colored pencils are available in class to use or purchase _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Draw & Paint: Dancing Lady Orchid Joan Ducore Take your next step into botanical art with the main focus on painting techniques best suited to this orchid. Though not required, pre instruction drawings of this orchid would greatly aid a student’s drawing and painting once at class. Picture composition will be briefly covered before painting instruction begins with various warm up exercises and demonstrations. Students will have the opportunity to take an orchid painting through to completion. An outline of the orchid (on watercolor paper and ready to paint) will be available for those who prefer to use this rather than their own drawings: cost per sheet is $1.00, paid to the instructor at class. PLEASE NOTE Pre instruction drawings of the orchid are not essential. Instruction starts with drawings taken from your own potted orchid. Thursdays, February 13 and 20, 10.00am-3.30pm MATERIALS – Potted Dancing Lady Orchid – yellow flowers (preferably a smallish plant - manageable size)
Pencils: Mars Luminograph (dark blue shaft) or other artist brand. One each of following grades – H, HB, and 2B. Sketch book: 1 – Spiral bound – 9x12 50sheets/50 lb. or pad of similar drawing paper (Not a visual diary) Watercolor paper: Fabriano Artistico Bright White 140 lbs full sheet cut into quarters, bring 2 pieces to class. Tracing paper– medium to light weight. 11 x 14 (2 – sheets). (Not tracing vellum). Erasers: (i) White plastic eraser - Art gum not suitable (ii) Kneaded eraser, gray – medium size Pencil sharpener: barrel type or craft knife with retractable blade. Please have a container for shavings. Transparent ruler – 12” Watercolor paints: THREE ONLY, Winsor & Newton Artist quality – 5 ml tubes - Winsor Lemon; DO NOT purchase W&N “Lemon Yellow”; - Permanent Rose; and - M. Graham brand Cobalt Blue. These three “Artist Quality” colors are used at all BGSBAI classes. OR/ W&N Cotman Student quality – 8ml tubes - Lemon Yellow Hue; Permanent Rose and Ultramarine. Watercolor brush: Round, ARTIST QUALITY– or quality synthetic. Brush must retain a well pointed tip. - E.G. Raphael, Series 8404 - Artist Quality watercolor round brush (Size 4). - Cheaper alternatives – seek advice from the art store. Hobby brushes not suitable. Colored pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromos ROUND SHAFTS (not the hexagonal aquarelles) - Dark Cadmium Yellow #108; Burnt Sienna #203; Chrome Green Opaque #174. Palette: Two small round ceramic – not plastic and each with at least 7 wells (E.g., “Flower palette”) Cellulose sponge: clean, instantly absorbs water from brushes (available from cleaning aisle of grocery stores). Kleenex tissues. Water container: 1 clear plastic, 4-cup capacity. Similar to lightweight disposables - (Store paints, sponge and flower palettes safely in this container when traveling to class.)
►Introduction to Botanical Art: DRAWING (Core curriculum) Harriet Weiner, Joan Ducore and Diane Berndt A full immersion course that starts with Drawing 101. Instructor, Harriet Weiner. The entire introductory course is carefully paced and presented in a sequence of three “core subjects” with one spare week between each. (42 hours of classroom time: 3 core subjects x 14 hours each and 1 week between each block of core subjects.) The course covers: Drawing materials; Drawing basics - helpful drawing modes, hand action, pencil hold; Observation skills to increase drawing accuracy; Useful perspective drawing know-how; How to enhance a sense of 3-D in your plant drawings with awareness of values and pencil shading techniques; and finally – Smart tips not offered at regular art classes. (Beginners and artists) NB: This drawing course is the
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prerequisite for “Introduction to Botanical Art: PAINTING” (28 hours of classroom time), the next comprehensive course, starting February 18, 2014. MATERIALS -
Pencils: Mars Luminograph or other artist brand. One each grades - 6H, 2H, HB, B, 2B. Optional pencils: “Lead Holders” (2mm) – use with HB and 2H leads and a “Lead Pointer” (a specially designed sharpener); “Mechanical Pencil” (Size 0.3) – use with B leads (for precision line work, no sharpening required. Writing pen and notebook Sketch book: 1 – Spiral bound – 9x12 50sheets/50 lb. or slightly larger if preferred (Not a visual diary) Tracing paper: medium to light weight. 11 x 14 sheets or pad. (Not tracing vellum) Erasers: (i) White plastic eraser - Art gum is unacceptable (ii) Kneaded eraser, gray – medium size Pencil sharpener or craft knife with retractable blade. Please have a container for shavings Ring binder: 1 - plus Plastic sheet protectors for printed notes, exercise sheets etc Transparent ruler Required only for the next two core subjects in introductory drawing Foam board: – small portable backdrop for class. Black one side & white the other. Cut the sheet into 2 rectangles each 10”x 6”. With clear tape, tape the longest sides together (leave gap of 1/8” to allow for folding). Foam board is available at art shops or picture framers. If board with white both sides, paste black craft paper to one side of this folder Magnifying lens: jewelers’ loupe 10x min. Internet, optical or craft shops Reusable tape: Scotch Drafting Tape #230 or equivalent ►Introduction
to Botanical Art: PAINTING – Tuesday classes x4 start February 18, 10.00am-1.30pm
Prerequisite - Introduction to Botanical Art: DRAWING
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ►Maple Leaves & Winged Seeds John Pastoriza-Piñol Come to class with this talented botanical artist and teacher whose masterful botanical paintings draw critical acclaim. Learn a novel botanical watercolor painting technique developed by John, one ideally suited to the contemporary botanical art scene. Be inspired to greater heights in botanical painting, achieving not only a stunning sense of realism but a certain sense of vitality through a deeper appreciation for picture composition and the illustration of three-dimensional form and color. Produce study pieces at class that define the most exquisite detail through varying layers of light and shadow using watercolor masking fluid deftly applied with tools such as the NEEF ¼ Comb, an essential tool for any serious botanical artist. John’s winning approach to instruction includes class discussion and step-by-step instruction delivered through an abundance of practical demonstrations and time set aside for individual guidance. Homework tasks are preparation for the next day of class. (Intermediate-advanced) MATERIALS -
Watercolor Paints - 5ml tubes (three different watercolor brands) - Winsor & Newton - Ultramarine Blue (green shade), Quinacridone red, Perylene Maroon, Perylene violet, Perylene Green, Ultramarine Blue (green shade) - Schmike - Vanadium yellow, Cerulean blue tone, May Green, Brilliant Blue Violet - Daniel Smith - Quinacridone gold Pencils: HB, 2B & 4H graphite pencils Brushes: Two brands are in addition to your preferred artist quality watercolor brushes - Sizes 6, 5 and 4. - *NEEF - ¼ Taklon Neef Comb - Swooshing brushes, Sizes - 4,6,8 - *PRO ARTE SERIES- 107 Spotters, Gold handled spotter brushes sizes 3, 1, 0, 01, 02 & 04. Papers: ARCHES watercolor paper, HP (smooth) – 140lb (300gsm). Four × ¼ sheets - Architects acetate or tracing paper - Sketch pad W&N Masking Fluid (if your masking fluid is more than 9 months old - purchase a new bottle) Calligraphers pen nib: Hunt Globe 513H *These brushes will also be available for purchase at class from the instructor if not available in local art stores. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Observational Drawing: Leaves Diane Berndt Keen observation is essential for botanical drawing, and leaves in two-dimensional view provide an excellent start to botanical drawing. Look at leaves as never before. A step-by-step drawing exercise provides sound foundations for approaching the drawing of any leaf, or sprig or even a tree! Learn some terms for typical leaf shapes and their finer structures to assist the
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observational drawing process, gain a greater appreciation for vein patterns and the variety of form found in the edges of leaf blades (their margins). (Continued – page 5) Saturday, November 9, 10.00am-1.30pm MATERIALS -
Graphite pencils: Mars Luminograph (dark blue shaft) or other artist brand. Grades H, HB, and 2B. Writing pen and note pad Sketch book: 1 – Spiral bound – 9x12 50sheets/50 lb. or pad of similar drawing paper (Not a visual diary) Tracing paper– medium to light weight. 11 x 14 (2 – sheets). (Not tracing vellum). Erasers: (i) White plastic eraser - Art gum not suitable (ii) Kneaded eraser, gray – med. Size Pencil sharpener (barrel type) or craft knife with retractable blade. Please have a container for shavings. Transparent ruler – 12” Magnifying lens: jewelers’ loupe 10x min. Internet, optical or craft shops _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Observational Studies: Seed Pods Joan Ducore Observational drawing studies are a vital part of the creative process for any botanical artist. Such pages provide important reference for detailed botanical painting. Identify and draw a variety of interesting seed pods. Bring some of your favorite seed pods or large seeds to add to the pool of material to be shared around at class. These drawings form a good starting point for the workshop in December, “Shading in Detail: Seed Pods”. Thursday, November 14, 10.00am-3.30pm MATERIALS -
Sketchbook: 14″x17″ - Strathmore 400 Series “Drawing – medium surface” (80lb weight paper) Graphite pencils: Mars Luminograph (dark blue shaft) or other artist brand. Grades H, HB, and 2B. Erasers: Kneaded eraser – gray color and white smooth plastic eraser (as per school list) Pencil sharpener & container for shavings (an electric sharpener will also be provided) Colored pencils: Set of 24 (minimum number) Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils or other artist quality brand, or individual colors to record the colors closely representing your seeds or seedpods. (NB: This instruction does not involve producing a finished colored pencil rendering) Bring seeds, nuts, acorns and seed pods (some material will also be supplied at class) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Paint a Useful Color Wheel Lee D’Zmura Three tubes of watercolor can be mixed to produce the full range of colors needed for the entire painting of you plant subject. Hone color observations skills as you learn the methodology to produce your own aid to color mixing/matching with a limited palette color wheel. The three tube colors chosen for this workshop will be suited to various plants supplied for the class. With this knowhow and new appreciation for color, complete this color wheel at home and apply the same methods for the other two wheels in the Saul palette, which will see most plant color schemes covered. Friday, October 25, 10.00am-3.30pm MATERIALS -
Paints: (Total of three W&N brand – 5ml tubes, small). It is vital to have these specific pigments as the Winsor & Newton Artist Quality watercolors - Winsor Lemon, Do not purchase W&N “Lemon Yellow” - it is not transparent) - Permanent Rose - Cobalt Blue Deep or M. Graham brand - Cobalt Blue Gray scale value finder: by The Color Wheel Company and available from Plaza Art Supplies Brushes: Raphael, Series 8404 (or preferred brand) - Artist Quality watercolor round brushes, Sizes 2 & 4. 1 - Size 6 cheap synthetic brush for mixing pigment on palette - if you wish to spare your better brushes. Palettes: 3 – small ceramic watercolor palettes, 7 wells in each (“Flower palette”); or a ceramic palette with at least 12 wells. Plastic palettes are not recommended for fine watercolor. Paper: Watercolor Paper – 1 sheet Hot Pressed (HP = smooth surface) 140 lb Fabriano Artistico (extra white) suitable weight for class exercises and small botanical studies. Cut into quarters and keep in a protective folder. Cellulose sponge – clean, instantly absorbs water from brushes. Cleaning aisle of grocery stores. KLEENEX tissues – handy for cleaning unwanted paint from palettes etc. Water container – 1 clear plastic, 4-cup capacity. Suggest something similar to lightweight Ziploc disposables. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Continued – page 6)
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►Shading in Detail: Seed Pods Diane Berndt Switch out from the everyday and indulge in the absorbing art of illustrating in detail with the forgiving medium of graphite pencil. Instruction will cover pencil grades, papers, value study and graphite rendering techniques that define the finest of details. This is an important part of botanical art instruction – a forerunner to creating this art in color. Saturday, December 14, 9.30am-3.00pm MATERIALS -
Pencils: Mars Luminograph or other artist brand. One each of following grades – 6H, 2H, HB, B, 2B. Optional pencils: “Lead Holders” (2mm) – use with HB and 2H leads and a “Lead Pointer” (a specially designed sharpener); “Mechanical Pencil” (Size 0.3) – use with B leads (for precision line work, no sharpening required) Solid-type paper blending stump – #3 or #4 plus pkt of Tortillons (var. of sml 3/16” Diameter + medium ¼” diam.) Drawing pad: Strathmore 400 Series Drawing medium –14” x 17” pad with brown cover Sandpaper pencil sharpening strips (Sandpaper Block) and suitable container for discarding this dust ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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