Laura Quann, “Calla Lily,” colored pencil, 2022.

School of Botanical Art & Illustration

With beautiful state-of-the-art classrooms and a wide variety of online art and botanical illustration courses taught by world-class artists, the school has something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned artist or have never held a pencil before, our illustration program can teach you all you need to know—from the basics of botany to complex and delicate techniques. Art course offerings explore a variety of media to pique your interests.

 

Registration for fall classes opens Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

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Nick Elias, “Monet Pool,” watercolor, 2022.
Art Exploration Courses

The school provides creative opportunities inspired by the natural world. Consider a class in nature journaling, collage or printmaking to discover new modes of expression. These classes are open to all, regardless of previous art experience.

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Judy Schoonmaker, “Cyclamen,” acrylic, 2022.
Botanical Illustration Program

Botanical illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes. This pathway includes foundation and advanced level courses in botany and a variety of artistic mediums. 

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Brittany Hass, “Understory,” ink and watercolor, 2022.
Engage & Connect

We invite you to explore with us through our series of lectures and lunch-and-learn sessions about professional practices and creative gatherings.

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2023 Botanical Illustration Scholarship Program

Programa de becas de la Escuela de Arte e Ilustración Botánica del 2023 en español

 

2022 Botanical Illustration Graduate Showcase Gallery

Helen Hastings, “Ledebouria socialis” (Silver squill), watercolor, 2019.
Helen Hastings, “Ledebouria socialis” (Silver squill), watercolor, 2019.
Judy Schoonmaker, “Citrus x meyeri” (Meyer's Lemon), Graphite on Strathmore 400 Bristol Vellum, 2021.
Judy Schoonmaker, “Citrus x meyeri” (Meyer's Lemon), Graphite on Strathmore 400 Bristol Vellum, 2021.
Linelle Zimmer, “Pinus edulis” (Colorado pinyon pine), pen and ink, 2021.
Linelle Zimmer, “Pinus edulis” (Colorado pinyon pine), pen and ink, 2021.
Mary Crabtree, “Pyrus communis” ‘Red Bartlett,' ”Pyrus communis” 'D'Anjou,' “Pyrus communis” 'Bosc,' (Three Pears), watercolor, 2021.
Mary Crabtree, “Pyrus communis” ‘Red Bartlett,' ”Pyrus communis” 'D'Anjou,' “Pyrus communis” 'Bosc,' (Three Pears), watercolor, 2021.
Milvi Gill, “Pinus ponderosa” (Ponderosa pine), Sofu-en Japanese Garden, pen & ink and clayboard, 2019.
Milvi Gill, “Pinus ponderosa” (Ponderosa pine), Sofu-en Japanese Garden, pen & ink and clayboard, 2019.
Nick Elias, “Celosia cristata,” pen and ink, 2021.
Nick Elias, “Celosia cristata,” pen and ink, 2021.
Roxie Marshall, “Cucurbita pepo” (Field Pumpkin), watercolor, 2018.
Roxie Marshall, “Cucurbita pepo” (Field Pumpkin), watercolor, 2018.
Sara Handy, “Glycyrrhiza lepidota,” “Yucca glauca,” “Asclepias speciosa” (Licorices, Yucca and Milkweed), watercolor, 2021-2022.
Sara Handy, “Glycyrrhiza lepidota,” “Yucca glauca,” “Asclepias speciosa” (Licorices, Yucca and Milkweed), Watercolor 2021-2022.
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