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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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A respected botanist and botanical artist, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911) made contributions to the field of botany that continue to benefit us to this day. His life story, his contributions to botany and his illustrations are presented in Joseph Hooker: Botanical Trailblazer, a new book by science writer Pat Griggs. Released in the US [...]

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The research team of Melanie A. Link-Perez, Vanessa H. Dollo, Kirk M. Weber and Elisabeth E. Schussler continue their analysis of nationally-distributed textbooks in What’s in a Name: Differential Labelling of Plant and Animal Photographs in Two Nationally Syndicated Elementary Science Textbook Series. Last month we learned how their evaluation of the life science units [...]

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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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Adult education classes for the Winter term are now open for enrollment at the Gardens at Heather Farm. Included in the schedule are classes about plants and the environment. The following classes have been posted to Classes Near You > Northern California: Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek www.gardenshf.org The Gardens at Heather Farm are [...]

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Many years ago, I came across a reference to a book by botanist and illustrator, Michael Hickey, about how to draw plants in pen and ink. I began a diligent search for this book and couldn’t find it anywhere. I decided to take a chance and write to Mr. Hickey to ask about his book. [...]

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Inspired by artists’ use of plants as symbols across cultures and throughout history, the botanical artists of Studio 155 have created an exhibition dedicated to symbolic subjects in nature. The exhibition Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants includes works in watercolor, oil, tempera, and colored pencil. This exhibition opens Saturday at the Delaware Art [...]

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Colored pencil paintings and drawings of edible plants, both wild and cultivated, are the focus of Botanical Edibles…Wild and Cultivated, a new exhibition featuring the work of SUNY ULSTER Artist-in-Residence, Wendy Hollender. Tomorrow’s opening festivities will include a special slide presentation by Wendy that will be followed by an opening reception in the Muroff Kotler [...]

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Arillyn Moran Lawrence is a southern California artist working in mixed media, watercolor and oil. Her paintings are both traditional and contemporary and have been featured in exhibitions across the US almost every year for the past 22 years. Arillyn is also a botanical artist and a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists [...]

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