Expressions of Nature at The Elizabethan Gardens The first of ten paintings completed by Linda C. Miller as Botanical Artist in Residence at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC has been presented. Linda’s painting was unveiled at the annual Board of Governor’s meeting, held in conjunction with the State of the Non-Profit dinner on February [...]
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Botanical Artist in Residence Presents First Painting
Posted in botanical art, botanical illustration, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged art, North Carolina, Plants on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Greystoke Cycle Cafe Asks for Feedback About Botanical Art Class
Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, botanical illustration, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged botanical art, England, Greystoke Cycle Cafe on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Would you like to take a class with botanical artist, author and teacher Reinhild Raistrick? Reinhild is a British botanical artist and the author of African Violets. The Greystoke Cycle Cafe is looking into possibly hosting a workshop with Reinhild. If this learning opportunity interests you, contact the cafe today! The Greystoke Cycling Cafe hosts [...]
Explorers & Orchids at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Posted in Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged North Carolina, orchids on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Orchid Spectacular, the annual event showcasing the extensive collection of orchids in the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is happening now and continues through March 18, 2012. This year the show’s focus is on the plant explorers who were struck with “orchidelirium” and who risked their lives to collect new species of orchids. [...]
Rare Books Appraised at the Gardens at Heather Farm
Posted in Education, History, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged antiques, california, plant sale, rare books on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Gardens at Heather Farm in northern California has added two new events to their Winter schedule. Professional appraisers will donate their time at the Antique and Collectibles Appraisal Event on Saturday, March 11, 2012 (12-5 PM). This event will have a format similar to the popular show Antiques Roadshow. Rare books, antiques, jewelry, toys, [...]
Visit ArtPlantae at Book Fair, Environmental Events
Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, botanical illustration, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged ArtPlantae Books, book fair, environmental education on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
In addition to conversing with you and the many inspirational guests who visit with us, such as the members of the Institute for Analytical Plant Illustration, I get to meet many wonderful people and families at book fairs, garden shows and festivals. This year promises to be a busy year on the road. The first [...]
Interpreting California’s Native Landscape
Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, History, Special Events, Special Announcements, tagged Theodore Payne Foundation, california, native plants, art on February 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Inspired: Interpretations of California Native Flora, Fauna and the Natural Landscape of Theodore Payne Foundation Feb. 1 – Mar. 24, 2012 theodorepayne.org Paintings, poems and photographs. Baskets, gourds, ceramics and drawings. Watercolors. These are a few of the many works in a large group exhibition of artists who are inspired by the native flora, [...]
Gymnosperm Book Nominated for Literature Award
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, botanical art, botanical illustration, Special Announcements, tagged botany, gymnosperms, horticulture, library on February 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Gymnosperms of the United States and Canada, a book written by author, artist and forester, Bruce L. Cunningham, and botanist Dr. Elray S. Nixon, has been nominated by the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries for its outstanding contribution to the literature of horticulture or botany. It is one of 45 titles currently being reviewed [...]
Art & Friendship Focus of ‘Common Roots’
Posted in botanical art, botanical illustration, Education, natural science illustration, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged art exhibition, friendship, minnesota on February 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Artists and friends, Susan Waughtal and Vera Ming Wong celebrate art and more than 30 years of friendship in the exhibition, Common Roots, now on view at the Crossings Gallery in Zumbrota, Minnesota. These two friends share many passions, art being one of them. Each takes a different approach to their art. Waughtal takes an [...]
Botanical Studies at the Limelight Gallery in London
Posted in botanical art, botanical illustration, Education, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged art exhibition, London, Plants on February 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Botanical & Natural Studies 2010-2011 Limelight Gallery Lewisham Library Catford, London February 28 – April 6, 2012 This exhibition features the watercolor paintings and pencil drawings of artist Alison Day. Native plants, cultivated plants and seashells are the subjects the artist has chosen to depict the textures, forms and intricate details seen in nature. Through [...]
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