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The botanical world is full of plants of varying sizes. Explore methods for accurately enlarging and reducing botanical specimens. Learn to use grids

Expand the skills acquired from Drawing in Pencil 1 to reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite. Build upon what you already know to master

Create vibrant and botanically accurate flowers that will never wilt. Learn basic and intermediate paper sculpting techniques using real plant

Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system of consistent color combinations, eliminating frustrating trial-and-error

Draw a lush botanical landscape in pen and ink, working from your own photographs or sketches. Develop your pen and ink skills by practicing different

Colored pencils present the special challenge of mixing color directly on your drawing. Develop your own color reference sheets to speed color

What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Your botanical art improves when you understand the science of your subjects. Learn plant

In this online class, craft unique and visually captivating maps using media of your choice such as watercolor, ink and colored pencil. Learn how to

The warm brown of sepia ink is reminiscent of old master's drawings. Explore rendering textures —from the sharp prickles of pods to the smooth shells

With a botanical approach to this familiar kitchen staple, follow the line-tonal-watercolor method to draw and paint your onion. Use smooth washes to

Join Buddy Smith from Legion Paper Company to hear about the wide variety of artist papers on the market and their unique properties and learn how to

Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in

Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and demonstrating depth. Closely observe botanical subjects that demonstrate

Designed to build your perceptual and conceptual color skills and vocabulary, this course prepares students to analyze color systems and how they

Learn to digitize your artwork using a standard household scanner and how to tidy up your files in Photoshop. Your images will be ready for many uses

The difference between a pleasant picture and an amazing work of art is often the composition. This course begins with a study of how to use

Pollination has long been a source of inspiration in artist Erin Hunter’s work. Join this conversation as Erin discusses how to turn ideas into

Join us virtually to study the native ecosystems of Colorado that range from plains grasslands to the alpine tundra, mountain meadows to sub-alpine

This class brings it all together for watercolor: layering, shading, brush techniques, broad washes and building form. Draw from a live specimen to