summer/fall 2013 catalog of courses - Denver Botanic Gardens

Summer/fall 2013 COURSES
Ravishing Reds in Watercolor
More orange in the sunlight; violet in the shadows; pink at the
edge? Capturing the “right” red is an interesting challenge for the
illustrator. Build on your watercolor skills as you learn to mix the
red hues you need and effectively apply color to create value and
form. Viewing examples of artworks representing successful use
of red tones, instructor demonstrations, and practical exercises
with a variety of red botanical material will prepare you to
complete a finished plate from a red-blossomed specimen. Fee:
$225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Light
on Form, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I.
DATE: Mon., Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7 | TIME: 6 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
Aubergines and Artichokes
While contrasting, they are compatible and complementary; they
look good alone and great together. Using their color, texture and
form you will explore different watercolor techniques and learn
to select the appropriate to each subject. Learn to apply light
on form and convey and contrast the smooth, shiny and fleshy
eggplants versus the textured striations of the artichokes’ bracts.
Group demonstrations and individual guidance will direct you to
complete a bold yet delicate watercolor plate in striking colors.
Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I,
Light on Form, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I, Watercolor II.
Favoring Flavorful Herbs
From minty greens to hairy
horehounds, from basil basics to
delightful dills, you will explore
ways to portray our different culinary
plants with the emphasis on painting
different leaf types. Learn first about
the historical importance of herbals
for botanical illustration and review
historical and contemporary samples
of herbal paintings. Then learn to
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design wisely by using contrast in
value, color, shape and texture in your composition to add drama
to your complex plant portrait. Enhance your color mixing skills
and practice mixing the wide variety of greens that these leafy
subjects possess. Create your own watercolor plate in the spirit of
old herbals or in your own contemporary style. On the final day
of this course you will have the possibility to listen to Amy Stewart
presenting her book “The Drunken Botanist.” A signed copy of
this book is included in your course Fee. Fee: $245 member,
$285 non-member (Including lecture and signed book by Amy
Stewart). Prerequisites: Pencil I, Light on Form, Color Mixing for
Artists, Watercolor I.
DATE: Wed., Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 | TIME: 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
DATE: Wed., Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 | TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Constance Sayas
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= Distance Learning Option | = Off-Site
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