Botanical ILlustration

tuesdays, September 9 - October 21

The Art School of The Contemporary Austin
Enhance drafting skills through drawing plant forms. Create detailed illustrations using a variety of papers with graphite, colored pencils, and ink. Enjoy the beautiful 14-acre ecosystem of Laguna Gloria by sketching its flora in the studio. Learn about the history of botanical drawing and observe demonstrations of varied techniques. A prior introduction to drawing instruction is recommended.

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Alla Prima Still life painting

Speed up your color mixing and strengthen your compositions through quick, focused painting studies. In this class, you'll explore the classic Alla Prima process—an Italian term meaning “at first attempt.” This wet-on-wet technique encourages spontaneity and immediacy, often resulting in completed paintings within a single session. Working quickly can bring a sense of energy to your work, while offering valuable insights for further exploration.

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Thursdays, September 11 - October 23
The Art School of the contemporary Austin

Sept 11 - Oct 23

Botanical Painting

thursdays, October 30 - December 11

The Art School of The Contemporary Austin
Students may paint in oil or acrylic. Learn how to paint botanical subjects in a realistic manner. Experiment with traditional and contemporary styles, with individual feedback and demonstrations. Take inspiration from Laguna Gloria’s beautiful grounds as you gain skills in painting with realism. Projects include indirect painting (layers and glazing, old master style) and quick and loose alla prima style.

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Botanical sketching
Saturday sampler

October 4, 1 - 4 pm

The Art School of The Contemporary Austin

Enter the world of botanical illustration in this entry level class! Use inspiration from Laguna Gloria to study and illustrate your findings.

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Drawing your collection

Tuesdays, October 28 - December 9
The ARt School of The Contemporary Austin

Explore drawing personal objects utilizing graphite and colored pencils while developing your skills in realism, color, composition, and observation. In this class, students will work from items that hold personal meaning—such as found objects, family heirlooms, or pieces from personal collections—to create focused drawing studies. Weekly demonstrations will support your learning, and prior drawing experience is recommended.

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Composition for Botanical Illustration

Online
Wednesdays, 6 - 9 pm CST

The difference between a pleasant picture and an amazing work of artis often the composition. This course begins with a study of how to usecompositional elements and principles in your botanical illustrations.Learn to develop more dynamic arrangements to enhance futureillustrations.

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saturated subjects in colored pencil

Online
Fridays, December 5 & 12, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm CST

Focusing on intense, deep colors of flowers, seeds, fruits and veggies,
learn how to achieve full coverage and rich saturated color while
expanding your skills in colored pencil.