February 8, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
Practical & Inexpensive
Recently readers shared a practical tool with me and asked if I would consider carrying this tool in the store. I am happy to announce that the paint brush holder/pencil holder/pen holder (and soap dish) that has received so much attention is now available at ArtPlantae Books. Go to Studio Supplies > Brush Holder and you will find the following item:
This tool is lightweight, easy-to-wash, and a practical alternative to porcelain brush holders. It can be purchased individually for $1.50 each, in a set of two for $2.50 per set, or as a Classroom Set. The Classroom Set contains 20 brush holders and costs $25 per set. All options ship for FREE. It doesn’t matter if you purchase one holder or 20.
A Folding Loupe To Magnify Your World 5x, 10x, or 15x
The next time you need to view stamen, use this loupe to help you study the details of these elegant structures. Go to Field Supplies > Magnifiers >Handheld to purchase the following item (stamps and other extras not included):
$6.95 each, plus free shipping
Notepads with a Fresh Botanical Theme
California botanical artist, Sally Jacobs, has created new notepads for 2010. They feature her watercolor paintings of a red onion, a pineapple, and a sunflower. These notepads make a great birthday gift, hostess gift, or a “just because” gift for Mom. Go to Art > Notepads to view this new line of stationery ($7 each).
© 2010 by Sally Jacobs. All rights reserved
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February 8, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
The New York Botanical Garden announces The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower. The Palm Beach landscape architecture firm, Sanchez & Maddux, will recreate the feeling of Old Havana and the Cuban countryside inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Architectural vignettes representing Cuban landmarks and snapshots of Cuba’s rich history will be presented throughout the conservatory amidst thousands of brightly colored orchids.
Take a sneak peek at behind-the-scenes preparations by viewing The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower in the Making – February 4, a special video created by the New York Botanical Garden.
The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower will open on February 27, 2010 and close on April 11, 2010. For more information, visit www.nybg.org/tos10.
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February 8, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
The state of Idaho has been added to Classes Near You!
Idaho Botanical Garden
www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
Founded in 1984, The Idaho Botanical Garden is dedicated to enhancing public knowledge about gardening, horticulture, and conservation. Garden visitors are treated to several different gardens and interesting historical features. Botany and illustration classes taught at the garden include:
- Grocery Store Botany – Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the plants you eat? Learn about the role plants play in our lives. Plant morphology, botanical terminology, and plant taxonomy are also studied in this fun class. Cost: $10 member, $15 non-member. View details
- Beautiful Botanicals: A Botanical Illustration Workshop- Saturday, February 13 and Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. Explore traditional methods of drawing and painting botanical subjects while studying the artwork of contemporary botanical artists. Beginners are welcome. Participants must bring their own watercolor brushes. Watercolor paper and paint will be provided. View details
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February 4, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
The long wait is over!
The new book by W. John Kress and Shirley Sherwood is like a novel you can’t put down. Expect to become lost in informative plant profiles, impressive artist profiles, and fascinating facts about plant evolution.
The authors begin their tour of the plant kingdom by providing background information about Charles Darwin, the process of evolution, and how plants are classified according to the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group, a group of plant taxonomists who have classified plants according to current DNA research. Kress and Sherwood then provide an overview of major plant groups before introducing readers to the most visually stimulating taxonomic tree ever created.
This impressive reference was created after 700 paintings in the Shirley Sherwood Collection were arranged into plant orders. In the end, paintings were chosen to represent 44 orders, 116 families, and 134 species to paint as broad a picture of plant evolution as possible. Each painting is accompanied by a description of the taxonomic group it represents, a profile of the featured artist, and interesting information about the plant selected by each artist. The paintings represent the exquisite artwork of 84 international artists.
This one-of-a-kind reference is sure to thrill any artist or plant enthusiast.
Now available at ArtPlantae Books. Softcover $41. Hardcover $53.
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February 4, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
Did you know that ArtPlantae is not only online, but outdoors too?
The event schedule for Spring is filling up and we hope to see you out on the road. Details for each venue will be posted soon. In the meantime, make note of these special dates on your calendar:
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
ArtPlantae is entering a new era of growth and will begin a new publishing schedule this week. This site will now be updated on Monday and Thursday. The information published on Thursdays will be dedicated to content and announcements specific to ArtPlantae’s educational objectives. Monday mornings will continue to be about fantastic workshops, events, and activities happening worldwide.
By now, it is hoped you understand you have a standing invitation to share information about your classes and announce your participation in special exhibits and other activities with people who share your interests in plants and botanical art. Classes and news are listed free of charge. If you do not receive a response to your email within 48 hours, please resend your message. Even though the spam folders are checked regularly, sometimes the occasional message vanishes into thin air.
Thank you for your continued interest in ArtPlantae and for your continued support of this growing community of artists, naturalists, and educators.
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
© Parnell Corder. All rights reserved
Exciting news from botanical artist,
Parnell Corder!
I am pleased to announce my participation in the following exhibition:
Patterns and Abstractions of Nature
A Fine Art Mixed Media Exhibition
Patterns and Abstractions of Nature is an exhibit of original fine art drawings, paintings and photographs. The installation illuminates the force and structural beauty of nature seen through the works of America’s most prominent botanical illustrators and contemporary artists working in the genre. Artwork will be on view from Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, April 11. You are invited to meet the artists on Saturday March 27 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. On this special day, visitors can meet the artists, learn what inspires them and discover how they create their artwork. Admission is free with paid admission to Filoli. Reservations are not necessary.
The historic Filoli Estate is located 30 miles south of San Francisco in Woodside, CA. Directions to this exciting exhibition of abstract botanical art can be viewed here.
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
New at Classes Near You > California!
San Francisco State University
Sierra Nevada Field Campus
www.sfsu.edu/~sierra/Courses.html
- Fungi of the Sierra Nevada – June 6-11, 2010
- Natural History of Sierra Nevada Birds – June 7-11, 2010
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Sound Recording Workshop – June 12-19, 2010
- Bird Identification by Song – June 13-18, 2010
- Wild Botanicals: A Sampler of Watercolor, Drawing & Design Techniques with Andie Thrams – June 18-21, 2010
- Birds of the Sierra Nevada – June 20-24, 2010
- Drawing and Sketching Sierran Birds with John Muir Laws – June 21-25, 2010
- Nature Sound Society Workshop – June 25-27, 2010
- Flora of the Northern Sierra Nevada – June 28 – July 2, 2010
- Butterflies of the Sierra Nevada – June 28 – July 2, 2010
- Moths of California – July 2-4, 2010
- Insect Biology and Identification – July 5-9, 2010
- Exploring Sierra Nevada Natural History – July 5-9, 2010
- Drawing and Sketching Sierran Wildflowers with John Muir Laws – July 12-16, 2010
- Ecology and Conservation of California Bats – July 12-16, 2010
- Medicinal and Edible Wild Plants – July 19-23, 2010
- Photographing Wildlife with Camera Traps – July 19-23, 2010
- High-Country Writing Retreat – July 20-24, 2010
- Nature Journaling for Science Education with John Muir Laws – July 26-30, 2010
- Pastels and Natural Light – July 26-30, 2010
- Watershed Analyses Using Fluvial Geomorphology & Stream Restoration – July 31 – August 7, 2010
- Geology of Haskell Peak and the Lakes Basin – August 2-6, 2010
- Practical Observational Astronomy – August 8-13, 2010
- Sierran Spiders and Their Allies – August 9-13, 2010
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
This botanical watercolor class has been added to Classes Near You > California.
Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens
http://huntington.org
Located in San Marino, CA, the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens is a true gem. In addition to housing extensive collections of art and hosting scholars from all over the world, The Huntington is home to 120 acres of gardens. These gardens serve as inspiration to local botanical artists who enroll in the botanical art classes taught by Lisa Pompelli. To register, please call (626) 405-2128.
- Botanical Watercolors: Iceland Poppies and Flowering Peach – Saturdays, February 13, 20, & 27, 2010; 9 am–4 pm. Capture the beauty of poppies, peach blossoms, and cherry blossoms in watercolor with botanical illustrator, Lisa Pompelli. Drawing skills strongly recommended. Members, $275/ Non-members $295. To register, call 626-405-2128.
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February 1, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today
Now at Classes Near You > California:
Brenda Swenson
Swenson’s Art
www.swensonsart.net
Brenda Swenson, WW, NWWS is the author of Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook and Steps to Success in Watercolor. She is a very popular, award-winning artist who teaches across the U.S. and abroad. Learn how to sketch in watercolor from a master.
- Sketching with Watercolor – February 20 & 21, 2010, Schroeder Studio Gallery, Orange, CA. Contact: judy@schroederstudio.com (714) 633-0653
- Sketching & Negative Painting with Watercolor – March 24 & 25, Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Contact: MaryHiguchiarta@yahoo.com, (310) 530-3435
- Sketching with Watercolor – May 7, 8, & 9, 2010, VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA. Contact: Brenda@SwensonsArt.net
- Watercolor Travel Workshop in Limoux, Southern France – June 12-26, 2010. Contact: bill@montfaucontours.com or Brenda@SwensonsArt.net. Download a color brochure here.
- Negative Painting with Watercolor – July 23 – 25, 2010. VIVA Gallery, Sherman Oaks, CA. Contact: Brenda@SwensonsArt.net
- Negative Painting with Watercolor – August 14-15, 2010. Schroeder Studio Gallery, Orange, CA. Contact: judy@schroederstudio.com, (714) 633-0653
- Sketching with Watercolor – September 13 – 15, 2010. Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott, AZ. Contact: 928.445.2510
- Pasadena Learning & Product EXPO – October 22, 23, & 24, 2010. Learn more at www.learningproductexpo.com
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