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Botanical Art & Illustration Books at LA Garden Show Marketplace

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Events, Venues, tagged , , , , , , on April 22, 2008 | Comments Off

See the latest in landscape design and shop for your home and garden at the 2008 LA Garden Show (May 2 – 4) at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia, CA. ArtPlantae Books will be in the Marketplace and will be selling many titles pertaining to botanical art, botanical illustration, drawing, [...]

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The Ideal Companion for Artists & Travelers

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, tagged , , , , , , on April 22, 2008 | Comments Off

You know how it is. All you want to do is walk out of the house with your sketchbook, one pencil, one pen and your pocket watercolor set. You gather your art supplies successfully, but then think of your keys, money, driver’s license, cell phone, and water bottle. “Can’t I leave the house without strapping [...]

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Wendy Hollender Answers Your Questions About Botanical Drawing

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Education, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events, tagged , , , , , , on April 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »

It is clear that Botanical Drawing: A Beginner’s Guide has inspired you to draw plants. Wendy is very appreciative of your interest in her new book and thinks the questions you submitted last week are excellent! Wendy’s responses to your comments and questions follows:
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions! I have just begun [...]

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Upcoming Book Event Highlights Contemporary Botanical Artists

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Events on April 15, 2008 | Comments Off

ArtPlantae Books is pleased to announce that the recently published book, Today’s Botanical Artists, will be the subject of our next book event. Watch for details!

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Ask Wendy Hollender Questions About Botanical Art

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Education, Special Events on April 7, 2008 | Comments Off

Please submit up to three (3) questions to bookstore@artplantae.com. Be sure to write ASK WENDY in the subject line. Wendy’s responses to your questions about Botanical Drawing: A Beginner’s Guide and about botanical art in general, will be posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

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Botanical Illustration Students Have Opportunity to Ask Questions

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Events, tagged , , on April 1, 2008 | Comments Off

You have the new workbook, now ask questions!
If you own a copy of Botanical Drawing: A Beginner’s Guide, you are invited to participate in the two-part “Ask the Artist” event scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2008 and Tuesday, April 15, 2008. To participate, submit up to three (3) questions to ArtPlantae Books at bookstore@artplantae.com on [...]

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Encouraging Literacy in Children Through Nature Illustration

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Events, Venues, tagged , , , , , on April 1, 2008 | Comments Off

ArtPlantae Books participated in the 2nd Annual SCIBA Children’s Books & Literacy Dinner on March 29th. This event is hosted by the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association (SCIBA) and was created specifically for booksellers, teachers, and librarians. Several bookstores exhibited books and activities that promote literacy in the classroom. ArtPlantae Books presented botanical illustration books, [...]

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Real Life: Preempted

Posted in Education, Real Life Series, Special Articles & Interviews, tagged , , , , , , on April 1, 2008 | Comments Off

This series has been preempted by real life. Since my last post, an incredible amount of mental and emotional energy has been dedicated to product research, category development, public appearances, venue management, curriculum development, book reviews, streamlining operations, and other directorial tasks. While these activities have been disruptive to the Real Life series, they contribute [...]

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