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Explore Colored Pencil Techniques at the LA Arboretum

January 7, 2013 by Tania Marien

Imagine twelve months of testing, tinkering and experimenting!

What is possible with colored pencils?


Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia

www.arboretum.org
Courses in introductory botanical drawing, beginning and intermediate watercolor, colored pencil, sketching and Chinese brush painting are taught throughout the year. Go to Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

    Colored Pencil in Botanical Art with Cristina Baltayian
    Learn the colored pencil techniques used by botanical artists. Special topics to be explored in 2013 include: water-soluble pencil techniques, solvents, colored pencil sticks, pen & ink with colored pencil, composition. All levels of experience are welcome. Students will receive a supply list. Registrants may bring a lunch or buy lunch at the Peacock Cafe.

    Dates for 2013
    January 8, 15, 22, 29
    February 5, 12, 19, 26
    March 5, 12, 19, 23
    April 2, 9, 16, 23
    May 7, 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18, 25
    July 2, 9, 16, 23

    10 AM – 2 PM (includes lunch break)
    $255/mo. Arboretum members per month
    $275/mo. Non-members per month
    Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

    Cristina Baltayian is a botanical artist with a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen & ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor and colored pencil. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

This information is also available at Classes Near You > Southern California.

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