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Botanical Illustration in Pencil
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov 3, 2009
9 am to noon
Botanical Illustration is the centuries-old tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, historical recollection or because plants and flowers are fun to draw. The forgiving medium of the everyday graphite pencil is just the right tool to begin the adventure of drawing plant portraits. Basic and easy exercises combined with careful observation of the subject will make this class a pleasure. Start with the humble line to create simple shapes and progress to value and form to give your work a realistic look while you progress in skill level and enthusiasm. Fee: $175 members; $215 nonmembers.
No prerequisites
To register, call Tucson Botanical Gardens: (520) 326-9686 ext 19
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute
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Color Mixing for Artists
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov 4, 2009
9 am to noon
Get color confidence. Learn a system for combining colors consistently so you won't have to settle for the ones you end up with through trial and error. Lots of exercises, discussions and demonstrations will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. You'll find answers to many of your questions as we discuss the various properties of paint. Familiarize yourself with the code to quality paints, and choose pigments that will not fade. Although we will use watercolors in class, the principles of this instruction also apply to acrylics, gouache, inks, oil paint, casein and egg tempera. Leave this class with colors swatches you will find useful throughout your artistic career.
No Prerequisites
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| Illustrating the Legumes of Arizona
October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2009
1 ~ 4 pm
This classroom opportunity will introduce you to the process of creating black and white illustrations. The focus will be on the native legumes of Arizona. A book is being written about these fascinating plants, and it is possible that some of the illustrations created in this class may actually be in the book. Even if the illustrations are not published, participants will gain experience in preparing illustrations according to a predetermined set of botanical standards. Work will begin by observing the specimen, noting what must be illustrated and how best to present these requirements to the viewer. After creating some preliminary sketches work will begin on a final piece, which will be completed in pen & ink. The authors of the book will ultimately decide which illustrations would be used, but this exciting process is open to all those who have an interest in working with professionals to create illustrations for publication. Fee: $145 Desert Museum members; $185 nonmembers.
Prerequisites: Pencil I & II and Pen & Ink I
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| Animals in Art: Focus on Raptors
November 9, 16, 30, December 7 and 14, 2009
1 ~ 4 pm
This innovative course will give you an understanding of raptors in a way you never thought possible. Take the opportunity to get a closer look at raptors, observe a variety of postures and distinguish specific behaviors as well as patterns of flight. Transcribe what you see into field notes and sketches to record significant aspects as you develop ‘thousand-hour eyes;’ in other words, learn to see animals in a way that will increase your understanding of raptors and their connection to the environment. Enhance your own connection to the Sonoran Desert region. Fee: $145 Desert Museum members; $185 nonmembers.
Prerequisite: Pencil I or equivalent experience
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| Light on Form
November 11, 18, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009
9 am ~ noon
Value is not just about artwork done in black and white. Values create the realistic appearance necessary in any media. Explore ways to build realistic volume while you work in graphite or colored pencil. Study the techniques of the masters and find out how they used color for convincing visual imagery. Start with the black and white basics, discover some fun exercises and grow your skill level with confidence. Individual instruction, demonstrations and examples will give you the advantage in creating lifelike form with flair. Fee: $145 Desert Museum; $185 nonmembers.
Prerequisite: Nature Drawing in Pencil I or equivalent experience
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| Pencil 1
November 11, 18, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009
1 ~ 4 pm
Begin your adventure in the Nature Illustration Program with this first class in the series leading to a Certificate of Completion. Come just for the fun of drawing or begin to pursue a certificate. Either way you have an opportunity to study with skilled instructors who will point the way to new creative endeavors. Start with helpful discussions about line, shape and form. Follow up with instructor demonstrations and finish with plenty of exercises to give you a solid foundation in using graphite pencil. Artifacts from the Desert Museum collection will keep you focused on the beginning steps of drawing. Fee: $145 Desert Museum members; $185 nonmembers.
No prerequisite: this course is for beginners.
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