Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

Founded in 1997
to educate,
to celebrate the artistic development of our members,
to provide an opportunity to exhibit together,
and to bring Botanical Illustration to the attention of many audiences.

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PSBI Exhibit at the March 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show *"A Passport to The World"* *February 28 - March 7, 2010* "Celebrating the Artist as Explorer" In keeping with the 2010 flower show theme, Passport To The World,the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators has chosen to showcase paintings of plants introduced to the U.S from the far corners of the world by plant hunting expeditions throughout history. A little known fact is that illustrators have always been important members of these explorations. What surprises many is the fact that many of these early botanical artists, who traveled to some of the most remote and uncivilized places on earth were women! While botanical illustration is by no means an exclusively female occupation, the PSBI would like to dispel the myth that it is a mere "hobby" for the pampered housewife. Botanical artists are still valued today on plant hunting expeditions to illustrate specimens in an accurate and detailed manner that even the most sophisticated camera cannot capture.	Geranium by Mary Lynne Jeschke 2010 A percentage of each sale of PSBI Artwork from this exhibit was donated to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization.. PSBI is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Orchid by Joan Frain	"L'Abbondanza!" Exhibit and Demonstration at the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show *"Viva Italia "* Feb 28 - March 8 A percentage of each sale of PSBI Artwork from this exhibit was donated to Philabundance Food Bank.. PSBI is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators exhibit at the Winterthur September Garden Fair 26th, 27th & 28th September, 2008 Winterthur Museum & Country Estate 5105 Kennett, Pk. Winterthur, DE. http://www.winterthur.org	Azalea by Pat Field 2007

Orchid Demonstration by A. A. Biggs	"Rebirth of a Garden" Exhibit and Demonstration at the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show *"Jazz It Up"* March 2-9 A percentage of each sale of PSBI Artwork from this exhibit was donated to help restore the New Orleans Botanical Garden orchid collection. PSBI is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators' *Exhibit* at the Philadelphia Flower Show *March 3-11, 2007* Photos of Exhibit "Irish Granny's Garden" Game and closeups of paintings in the show	Begonia by Joan Frain
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum *April 1 - June 29, 2006*.	Philadelphia Flower Show *March 5th-12th, 2006*
Morris Arboretum *May - September 2004*	Tyme Gallery *October - November 2004*
Morris Arboretum *September - December 2004*	Tyme Gallery *October - November 2004*

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