Quality Botanical Art & Affordable Prices

Vorobik Botanical Art

P.O. Box 866, Lopez Island, WA 98261. 510-520-2423. vorobik@gmail.com

All images on this site copyright Linda Ann Vorobik unless otherwise stated; Use granted only with written permission.

 
 
 

 

Upcoming Art Workshops, Shows, & Lectures

Wonder what my workshops are like? See Janelle's collection of photos on FLICKER.

See the attached PDF for a list of supplies used in my Botanical Art Workshops, or a three page list of references with comments. Before taking a workshop, you might be interested in my blog entry on supplies, or other botany and botanical art entries.

Click here for venues where Vorobik Workshops have been held and here for descriptions of Vorobik Workshops.

Lectures, workshops, and shows are listed below chronologically. Most workshops require early registration and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. email Linda at vorobik@gmail.com for additional information.

2026 Workshops, Talks, Field Trips, and Shows (updated with new events)

workshop Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25: Art at the Grange: "Botanical Watercolor: All Levels", Create a plant illustration in watercolor but if you are a beginner: start with the basics about the media, supplies and how to use them, understanding value and color, mixing color, brush strokes and their uses, etc. Many demonstrations to address challenges of painting plants brought into workshop. For accomplished artists there is plenty of one-on-one time for individual instruction, and of course, time for fun! All levels are welcome! $140 through October 16th, $165 after. To sign up or for more information contact me at vorobik@gmail.com

 Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25: Call for Art!

Where: Lopez Island Grange
What: Show and sale of art; looking for 4-6 artists. Must be present to participate
Cost: $20 per day; no commission
Time: Set up 9 am, show 10 am through 2 pm each day

Details: Many of you know I have been offering botanical art workshops at the Lopez Island Grange. For these workshops I use the south room, but I would like to share the north room with artists who might like to show and sell their art with some of their images and other work fitting the theme of “Fruits and Form Featuring (but not limited to) Lopez Apples and Autumn Colors”. Cost is $20 per day for showing and selling your work; I won’t take a commission but you will be juried in, you must sign a liability waver, share cleanup, and be respectful and supportive of the workshop in the south room. I will advertise the show in as many venues as possible.
I am especially interested in artists with pieces inspired by our Lopez apples and other colors of autumn. Consider the fun of attending the Heritage Apple Day and Community Press for inspiration! (Sunday, October 11th at the Lopez Island History Museum; see: https://lopezmuseum.org/events/events-events/fourth-annual-heritage-apple-day-community-press/)
For those interested in the workshop: the limit is 12 participants, I am good with beginning and accomplished artists, and I will bring in a selection of Lopez apples from Madrona Murphy as possible subjects.

To sign up or for more information contact me at vorobik@gmail.com

 Tuesday, November 10th: Introductory Botanical Art Workshop sponsored by the Orcas Island Garden Club. This This is a condensed 1-day version of my 2-day introduction to botanical art, designed to give the participants a taste of the processes used to create an accurate rendering of a plant or flower. I alternate between explanations and demonstrations with independent work time. We begin with introductions and taking care of business, folloed by the classic “how to draw a leaf” exercise: learning how to measure and then draw these two-dimensional plant subjects. I offer an optional “brown bag” botanical art talk about working with color during the lunch break. In the afternoon I will demonstrate ways to draw flowers using guidelines, followed by participants working on drawing flowers.
I provide a demonstration on the basics of watercolor, and participants may continue with any of the workshop exercises through the end of the day. We conclude with a friendly “critique”, where each participant shows the work they have done, and shares one thing that works about their art, and one thing that didn’t work.

When: 9:30 to 4:30
Where: The Olga Community Center, 23 3rd Street, Olga, Orcas Island, WA
Cost: $70 in advance; $80 after November 1st
To sign up or for more information contact me at vorobik@gmail.com

 and Wednesday November 11th: Show and sale of botanical art and hand-painted silks with powerpoint presentation: "Why plant names change: Botanical nomenclature, biology, and the beauty of plants." Sponsored by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

When: 10 am
Where: Orcas Center Community Room, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA
Cost: None; available on Zoom

 Saturday, November 28th: Annual Preschool Bazaar

Where: Lopez Island School
What: Show and sale of my botanical art and hand-painted silk along with many other artisans; show supports the Lopez Island preschool, https://www.lopezchildrenscenter.com/
Cost: none
Time: 10 am to 2 pm

 Saturday and Sunday, December 5th & 6th: Art at the Grange annual holiday show

Where: Lopez Island Grange
What: Show and sale of my botanical art and hand-painted silk along selected many artists and artisans; the holiday spirit is alive at this small show; refreshments served.
Cost: none
Time: 10 am to 3 pm each day

2027 Workshops, Talks, Field Trips, and Shows (updated with new events)

Wednesday February 17th through Sunday February 21st, 2027. Booth 113 at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Sale of my botanical art and hand-painted silk. https://www.gardenshow.com/

workshop   Saturday and Sunday, PENDING Botanical Art Workshops in CA. Learn the basics for creating botanical illustrations from professional botanist, botanical illustrator, and teacher, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik. Linda, through demonstrations and lectures, introduces participants to drawing skills, parts of the plant, what botanical illustration is when defined precisely, and watercolor techniques as used for painting plant portraits. The first morning of the workshop begins with introductions and demonstrations followed by supervised drawing to create pencil drafts for watercolors; later in the morning pen & ink supplies are described and techniques are demonstrated. The afternoon consists of lecture/demonstrations on watercolor supplies and techniques followed by drawing and painting time. The second morning will begin with more demonstrations followed by supervised drawing and painting. The workshop closes with a friendly critique of works produced. All skill levels are welcome: accomplished artists can increase their knowledge of botany and skilled botanists learn drawing and painting techniques. Dates and venue to be announced.

Saturday April 29th. Sale of my botanical art and hand-painted silk on Lopez Island at the Tour de Lopez bicycling event.

workshop Saturday and Sunday, May 15th & 16th: Art at the Grange: "Botanical Watercolor: All Levels", Create a plant illustration in watercolor but if you are a beginner: start with the basics about the media, supplies and how to use them, understanding value and color, mixing color, brush strokes and their uses, etc. Many demonstrations to address challenges of painting plants brought into workshop. For accomplished artists there is plenty of one-on-one time for individual instruction, and of course, time for fun! All levels are welcome! $140 through Mar 4th, $165 after. To sign up or for more information contact me at vorobik@gmail.com

Saturdays May 29th through mid September. Sale of my botanical art and hand-painted silk at the Lopez Island Farmer's Market. My booth is on the south end of the grounds near the gate to the community garden. https://www.lopezislandfarmersmarket.com/

   Write to Linda at vorobik@gmail.com if you would like to be on her email mailing list, or if you would like to schedule a show or workshop in your area. Thank you!.

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