Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting Botanicals (in person)

Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting Botanicals (in person)

In-Person: Adult | Registration closed 4/1/2024

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States

Main Classroom

All skill levels

4/3/2024-5/15/2024

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343.00 USD

Member Discount Available

Learn how to draw and paint botanical subjects from direct observation. Step-by-step instructions will foster meditative connections to nature while learning to create graceful and accurate drawings and paintings. Develop control of line, texture, shading and composition with graphite pencils. Create colorful watercolor paintings of botanical subjects including leaves, flowers, fruits and more. Both detailed and loose approaches to the subjects will be covered. Learn basic botany to improve accuracy and add beautiful details. Some drawing experience is preferred but beginners are welcome.

With Artist Corry Buckwalter

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  • Students should bring the following:
    –Cold press watercolor pad, 9x12 inches, any brand such as Canson.
    –Hot press watercolor pad, 9x12, any brand.
    –Pad of Bristol Smooth vellum paper pad, 9” x 12”, 15-25 sheets, Strathmore 300 Series ideally.
    --Inexpensive sketchpad, 9” x 12”
    --4H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, and 4B graphite pencils.
    --Kneaded and plastic erasers.
    --Pencil sharpener, such as Muji or Rapesco brand for best sharpening.
    --Small brush for sweeping off eraser debris from your drawing.
    --Ruler, clear plastic is best, but use what is available.
    --Embossing stylus, such as Fiskar or Kemper brand.
    --Inexpensive magnifying glass.
    --Removable artist’s tape.
    –Board or surface to tape watercolor paper onto.
    –A minimum of the following nine professional quality tubes from Daniel Smith as indicated, and/or Winsor & Newton, size 5 ml, of transparent watercolors which are good for botanical painting in each of the following warm and cool colors:
    OR please use watercolor paints that you have.
    1. Hansa Yellow Light (Daniel Smith brand)
    2. New Gamboge (Daniel Smith)
    3. Burnt Sienna
    4. Indigo
    5. French Ultramarine 6. Transparent Pyrrol Orange (Daniel Smith)
    7. Yellow Ochre
    8. Phthalo Blue Green Shade
    9. Quinacridone Rose (Daniel Smith)
    -Palette to mix paints with several wells, preferably porcelain – ideally not plastic.
    -Synthetic Rounds Brushes, sizes #2, #4, #6, #10, plus a very small brush for details such as size 3/0 or other, plus one flat brush around ¾ inch or so.
Buckwalter, Corry

Corry Buckwalter is a visual artist, educator and landscape designer based in Arlington. Her artwork explores ecology, land use and botanical history. In the studio classroom, Corry nurtures individual student creativity through inclusive and supportive instruction. Her belief that art making is a catalyst for personal growth and community-building has grown from her extensive experience teaching adult learners of all abilities. Corry's favorite art media are graphite, colored pencil, watercolor and Sumi ink. https://www.corrybuckwalter.com/