Quality Botanical Art & Affordable Prices
Vorobik Botanical Art
P.O. Box 866, Lopez Island, WA 98261. 510-520-2423. vorobik@gmail.com
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Descriptions of Vorobik Botany and Botanical Art Workshops
The following are descriptions of my most popular workshops, both in botany and botanical art. See the Workshops Page for upcoming workshops in your area, or in a place that you would enjoy visiting.
Write to me at Linda at vorobik@gmail.com if you would like to be on my email mailing list, or if you are interested in inviting me to lecture, offer a workshop, or display my art. Thank you.
Botanical Art and Illustration
Botanical Sketching for field notes and journaling--Hone your skills at drawing plants in pencil for field notes or journals.
An Introduction to Botanical Art. 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.
Botanical Art: Pencil Drawings. In this two-day workshop Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik, botanist and illustrator with over 25 years experience, teaches the basics of how to draw plants accurately in preparation for finishing art pieces (outside of workshop or in another of Linda’s workshops) in pen and ink, watercolor, or other medium. The workshop emphasizes learning botanical terms and parts of plants, drawing accurately, understanding value, and creating informative and pleasing compositions. Day one emphasizes drawing accurately and understanding parts of plants and botanical terms through drawing; day two emphasizes value drawing and composition. The workshop closes with a friendly critique. All skill levels are welcome: accomplished artists can increase their knowledge of botany and skilled botanists learn drawing techniques.
Botanical Art: Pen and Ink. Learn the basics of drawing plants from professional botanist, botanical illustrator, and teacher, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik, who through demonstrations and lectures introduces participants to drawing skills, parts of the plant, and what botanical illustration is when defined precisely. The first morning begins with a lecture and demonstration followed by supervised drawing to create pencil drafts; the afternoon consists of lecture/demonstrations of pen and ink supplies and techniques followed by drawing time. The second morning begins with more pen and ink demonstrations followed by supervised pen and ink drawing. The workshop closes on Sunday by finishing inked plates, followed by a friendly critique of drawings produced. Recommended prerequisite: Vorobik’s “Introduction to Botanical Art” or “Botanical Art: Pencil Drawing” or equivalent.
Botanical Art: Watercolor. Learn the basics creating botanical watercolors from professional botanist, botanical illustrator, and teacher, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik. Linda, through demonstrations and lectures, introduces participants to watercolor as used for painting plants. The first morning begins with a lecture and demonstrations of watercolor supplies and techniques followed by supervised drawing to create pencil drafts. Late morning and afternoon Linda demostrates different styles of botanical watercolor. The second morning will begin with more advanced watercolor demonstrations. Most of the workshop will be devoted to participant drawing and painting with supervision by Linda. The workshop closes on by finishing watercolors, followed by a friendly critique of paintings produced. Recommended prerequisite: Vorobik’s “Introduction to Botanical Art” or “Botanical Art: Pencil Drawing” or equivalent.
Painting Orchids on the Big Island of Hawaii, Captain Cook, Hawaii. A week of botanical watercolor instruction at a vacation home filled with lovely orchids. The workshop is located within a five minute walk from Kealakekua Bay, a marine wildlife sanctuary with magnificent coral, dolphins to swim with, and incredible reef fish. Formal instruction occurs daily and includes numerous art demonstrations and individual instruction as needed. Field trips include local trips to the Ethnobotanical Garden and Place of Refuge National Park; one day trip is spent visiting Volcano National Park and a wholesale orchid growing farm. Opportunities to swim or snorkel (optional) are available daily. Meals include two nights out, one breakfast out, two lunches out and the remaining meals at home, with delicious tropical fruits, Kona coffee, and fresh fish and vegetables. The class size is limited to approximately 8. Request more information from vorobik@gmail.com or download the PDF Application.
Botany and Plant Identification
Basic Botany. To learn how to identify vascular plants [not just flowering plants] or refine your skills and expand your botanical vocabulary. Emphasis is on learning the characters [not restricted to flowering plant characters] needed to identify plants using The Jepson Manual and other identification guides. To learn the specialized features of groups such ferns, composites, and grasses. Participants will also be introduced to plant families that are commonly encountered in California. This workshop is designed to start at an introductory level and is appropriate for both beginners and those seeking an in-depth review.
Crash Course in Plant Identification. Learn approximately 40 common families of native plants, including ferns, gymnosperms, dicots, and monocots native to southwestern Oregon. Each morning includes a slide-lecture introduction to plant families, followed by a session of learning to use identification keys in The Jepson Manual. Afternoons are spent in the field visiting a diverse array of habitats and keying plants encountered. Any and all levels of knowledge and education are welcome; some experience with botany and biology will be helpful. Be prepared for some vigorous hiking and uncomfortable weather conditions.
Advanced Plant Identification: Compositae. This comparative overview of identification characteristics used in the families Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, Poaceae, and Juncaceae is designed to help participants key plants using The Jepson Manual and other floras. Mornings are spent in the classroom with a morning slide lecture followed by keying specimens and provide a base for afternoons in the field. Some experience with botanical nomenclature and keying is highly recommended.
Advanced Plant Identification: Graminoids. This comparative overview of identification characteristics used in the families Cyperaceae, Poaceae, and Juncaceae is designed to help participants key plants using The Jepson Manual and other floras. Mornings are spent in the classroom with a morning slide lecture followed by keying specimens and provide a base for afternoons in the field. Some experience with botanical nomenclature and keying is highly recommended.