A two-day course for beginners and advanced participants focusing on the art of botanical illustration. Participants will learn fundamental techniques for observing, dissecting, drawing, and coloring plants using pencils, watercolors, and magnifying glasses.
This two-day course, suitable for both beginners and advanced participants, delves into the world of botanical illustration. Using basic tools like a pencil, paper, and a magnifying glass, participants will explore the detailed beauty of plants. The curriculum includes close observation, dissection of key plant parts, and rendering techniques using watercolors or colored pencils. Emphasis is placed on the accurate representation of plants, understanding their structure, and learning from historical and contemporary botanical illustrators.
The course highlights the importance of detailed plant depiction, which historically served as the primary method for scientific documentation before photography and remains crucial for plant identification today. Participants will also experience the meditative aspect of drawing and painting, contributing to a deeper personal connection with nature. The instructor, Margareta Pertl, is an award-winning botanical illustrator with extensive training and experience in the field.
