Learn about Botanical Art
A compendium of botanical art classes and courses,
tips, techniques, tutors and tuition
around the world
tips, techniques, tutors and tuition
around the world
Learn about how to create or improve botanical art and illustration
Learn more about how to create your botanical art and illustrations
This page summarises what's on offer to you - in terms of:
(1) self directed learning or (2) more formal instruction.
Links to other pages in this section are coloured blue
This page summarises what's on offer to you - in terms of:
(1) self directed learning or (2) more formal instruction.
Links to other pages in this section are coloured blue
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"There is no one right way to learn about botanical art and illustration
Everybody is different. Everybody has their own individual preferences for how they learn best.
“To be a botanical artist, one must have good eyesight, a steady hand and a curious mind.” |
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Teacher's Apple?
Illustration of an Irish Peach apple by Augusta Innes Withers (The Pomological Magazine)
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The best way to make learning about botanical art productive for you is to:
- FIRST learn the basics of how to draw and paint - and develop knowledge, skills and competence
- NEXT apply those basics to learning about how to paint plants and flowers e.g. learn principles / elements / checklists of "what you need to know"
- THEN practice - "doing" rather than looking or reading, . Nothing of merit is accomplished until you practice, practice, practice!
- ASK for feedback from those who know what they're talking about
- REPEAT principles of botanical art and illustration for
- new subject matter and/or
- using new media and/or
- using new techniques
- STUDY the botanical artwork of leading botanical artists and illustrators - both past and present i.e. go to exhibitions and art galleries - bearing in mind that
- KEEP LEARNING - the best botanical artists never stop learning how to become better!
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DO YOU HAVE A QUERY? READ ON!
People who learn tend to be inquisitive and find out things for themselves. If you have a query, BEFORE you ask your question, please make sure you review ALL the relevant information on this website. |
I get a LOT of queries and I do NOT respond to queries that already have answers on this website.
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SELF DIRECTED LEARNING - FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
This section covers tuition and learning opportunities around the world and online
for those who prefer to "go it alone".
for those who prefer to "go it alone".
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The Best Botanical Art & Illustration Instruction Books
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Tips and Techniques - for botanical art and illustration
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covering the full range of topics:
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Video Tips for Botanical Artists
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FORMAL TUITION
by EXPERIENCED BOTANICAL ART TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS
This section is for those who want to access formal / structured learning opportunities by:
travelling to classes, courses and workshops where they live, in their own country or around the world
OR access formal tuition either online - for those who can use digital technology - or via correspondence.
click the titles with blue links to access more information
travelling to classes, courses and workshops where they live, in their own country or around the world
OR access formal tuition either online - for those who can use digital technology - or via correspondence.
click the titles with blue links to access more information
Faces of students of Fiona Strickland - one of the leading instructors in the botanical art world
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International Directory: Botanical Art Teachers & Instructors
Lists of reputable individual botanical art teachers / instructors / tutors - NOTE: NOBODY pays to get listed on this site! Including:
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Online Botanical Art Courses
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International Directory of Classes, Courses and Workshops
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Diploma and Certificate Courses
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Distance Learning Courses - by post and email
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Talks, Lectures & Tours about Botanical Art & Illustration
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OTHER RESOURCES on this website
Botany for Artists
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Materials, Media & Equipment
Information about and links to recommendations about art materials, media and equipment used by botanical artists. (NOTE: This section is a work in progress and will be developed over time)
Current web pages include:
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Botanical Education on Facebook
This comprises an index of Facebook Pages about Botanical Art Schools and Tutors
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Fellowships, Scholarships and Residences
Relevant to Botanical Artists and Students
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CALLING ALL TEACHERS & INSTRUCTORS
Teachers and providers of education in botanical art and illustration can have an input to this section
Please use the TWO FORMS BELOW to help me
Please use the TWO FORMS BELOW to help me
- EITHER Announce NEW courses/workshops/classes on the various educational pages on this website (see above)
- Or UPDATE existing course information already carried on this website
- Alternatively use the forms at the BOTTOM of each Classes/Courses Page relating to a Continent or Country
NEW Botanical Art Courses in 2021-22 (plus info. for updates)
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You can submit course information to be included on the pages of this section by using one or other of the forms below
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