UPCOMING BOTANICAL EVENTS
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Join us for this open class and a brief tour of the gardens. Linda Kneeland, past president of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, will offer instruction on botanical Illustration. You'll then have the chance to choose a spot in the garden to draw, paint, and appreciate the autumn splendor. This class is being offered to PSBI members and the Master Gardeners who maintain the gardens. The cost of the class is $20 payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Sign up by emailing Sharon Gross at [email protected]. A materials list will be provided upon registering for the class.
The Learning Gardens, located in front of the Farm Home and Youth Complex, offer inspiring and educational horticultural experiences. These gardens, maintained by the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, are open daily from dawn to dusk. You can explore the Herb Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rock Garden, Patio Garden, Food-scaping Garden, and Pollinator Friendly Garden areas.
Join us for this opportunity to enhance your botanical art by spending time sketching in the gardens. Participants will learn techniques for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the gardens and receive guidance on improving their art.
In case of rain, we will postpone the class until October 4. If you have any questions, contact Sharon Gross at 610-742-6073.
The Learning Gardens, located in front of the Farm Home and Youth Complex, offer inspiring and educational horticultural experiences. These gardens, maintained by the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, are open daily from dawn to dusk. You can explore the Herb Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rock Garden, Patio Garden, Food-scaping Garden, and Pollinator Friendly Garden areas.
Join us for this opportunity to enhance your botanical art by spending time sketching in the gardens. Participants will learn techniques for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the gardens and receive guidance on improving their art.
In case of rain, we will postpone the class until October 4. If you have any questions, contact Sharon Gross at 610-742-6073.
October 19 & 20, 2024
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FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, Click>> pafa continuing education. This workshop is open to the general public. Call PAFA's Student Coordinator, Victoria (Veigh) Rivers at 215-972-7632 should you have any questions navigating the PAFA website or need help with registration. |
PRIOR BOTANICAL EVENTS & NEWS
June 2024
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Botanical Workshop in the Swiss Alps
PSBI members Alice Waters and Lynne Haggerty attended a botanical illustration workshop in Switzerland led by artist Isik Guner, author of Botanical Illustration from Life. This experience was not only a creative retreat but also an opportunity to forge new friendships while immersing ourselves in the serene beauty of the Swiss Alps.
Each day, we enjoyed uninterrupted painting sessions in a classroom that boasted stunning mountain views. The week included a guided foraging hike, a tour of a 132-year-old alpine botanical garden featuring over 3,000 plant species, and even some rejuvenating yoga sessions.
Most participants were young and new to botanical illustration, so the instruction primarily focused on foundational skills. However, as seasoned painters, Alice and I welcomed the challenges tailored to our experience levels. We took pride in serving as role models for the less experienced artists, encouraging them as they created their first botanical pieces. On the final day, Isik shared her exquisite portfolio of iris paintings and offered insights into her creative process.
Alice and I trekked up and down the mountain several times a day—averaging 8,000 steps—making our way to the Les Cerniers Restaurant located below the chalets. There, we savored outstanding cuisine and enjoyed delightful camaraderie with our new friends, all of whom were fluent in several languages, including French and English. Alice’s efforts to brush up on her French before the trip proved invaluable, as she acted as my interpreter throughout our journey.
The 5-day workshop took place in an eco-friendly village in the Valais region of Switzerland, nestled at an altitude of 1,200 meters, northeast of Monthey, overlooking the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva. We extended our trip to explore Geneva and Lausanne, adding even more to an unforgettable experience!
Each day, we enjoyed uninterrupted painting sessions in a classroom that boasted stunning mountain views. The week included a guided foraging hike, a tour of a 132-year-old alpine botanical garden featuring over 3,000 plant species, and even some rejuvenating yoga sessions.
Most participants were young and new to botanical illustration, so the instruction primarily focused on foundational skills. However, as seasoned painters, Alice and I welcomed the challenges tailored to our experience levels. We took pride in serving as role models for the less experienced artists, encouraging them as they created their first botanical pieces. On the final day, Isik shared her exquisite portfolio of iris paintings and offered insights into her creative process.
Alice and I trekked up and down the mountain several times a day—averaging 8,000 steps—making our way to the Les Cerniers Restaurant located below the chalets. There, we savored outstanding cuisine and enjoyed delightful camaraderie with our new friends, all of whom were fluent in several languages, including French and English. Alice’s efforts to brush up on her French before the trip proved invaluable, as she acted as my interpreter throughout our journey.
The 5-day workshop took place in an eco-friendly village in the Valais region of Switzerland, nestled at an altitude of 1,200 meters, northeast of Monthey, overlooking the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva. We extended our trip to explore Geneva and Lausanne, adding even more to an unforgettable experience!
SKETCHING IN THE GARDENS WITH GRETCHEN HALPERT
Temple University Ambler Arboretum
June 9, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
Get the most out of your garden observations by spending a day in the Ambler Arboretum with Scientific Illustrator, Gretchen Halpert. Sketching from life and learning techniques for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the gardens, participants will explore the big picture to the smallest detail and include written text alongside their drawings. These exercises will equip you with skills to enhance your botanical paintings. Learn key elements to elevate your art from a professional illustrator. The workshop begins with a discussion and demonstration of tools, tricks, media, and techniques. Specific exercises, free drawing time, and sharing of our work round out this full day.
Instructor: Gretchen Halpert, Scientific Illustration Distance Program www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com; www.gretchenhalpert.com |
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Photos from PSBI'S Annual Meeting, May 19, 2024, hosted by Joan Frain
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Members enjoyed look back/look forward of PSBI plans and events, followed by lunch and our annual raffle. The annual meeting is a great opportunity for members to meet and socialize.
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Annual meeting photos compliments of Mary Ellen Morris
gallery exhibit and workshop 'Botanical in Nature' In connection with PSBI's gallery exhibit (listed under Exhibits tab) that was held in November 2023 at Space 1026 in Philadelphia, Antoaneta 'Toni' Denkin, one of PSBI's newest members, led a botanical art workshop that was open to the public. Toni introduced and shared techniques, brushes and paper used for her work in botanical art. She taught students how to transfer a preliminary drawing onto the watercolor paper and begin the final painting. |
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PSBI'S SPRING SHOWIn April 2023, during the week of our exhibit at the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH), (DCH Exhibition: The Beauty of Nature), several PSBI members attended a one-day tulip painting workshop led by guest artist Robin Jess.
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Alice Waters
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Sharon Gross, Virginia Fitzpatrick
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Robin Jess, Tom Lessick
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