Introduction To Botanical Painting

This course will explore different techniques and mediums used in traditional botanical illustration. It will focus on the accurate drawing of plant material, the application of tonal values and the mixing and layering of watercolour paint. Participants will also investigate formal art principles such as proportion, composition, and space and depth.

Step-by-step practical exercises will guide participants through different stages of watercolour painting, including the application of the medium in layers, adding texture and three-dimensionality to the final painting with dry brush and neutral tints to achieve a final, fairly accurate representation of the subject.