Classes
Taught by Amy Lindenberger at Phipps Garden
Center
The Botanical Art and Illustration program is
designed for adults wishing
to learn to draw botanical
subjects with scientific accuracy, artistry and
mastery of technical methods for pleasure and
self-satisfaction within a continuing education
format.
Colored
Pencil I: Techniques and Color Theory
(Core
Course for Colored Pencil Concentration)
| Dates: | February 12, 19, & 26, 2011 |
| Time: | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Objective: | To be able to create a gradual transition of tone and color with colored pencils.. |
| Prerequisites: | Botanical Drawing I |
| Credits hours: | 18 credit hours |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| The focus of this course is to familiarize students with the tools of the colored pencil medium, color applications, and fundamentals of color theory, and to develop color perception. Colored pencil tones can be applied to look like either drawing or painting depending on the techniques used, providing the versatility to create a wide variety of surface textures. Students will learn how to layer colors to achieve different hues and color densities, as well as how to master a variety of techniques including burnishing, impressed line, and sgraffito. | |
Rose Studies in
Mixed Media
Finishing techniques using
watercolor and colored pencil
| Dates: |
Saturdays, September 10 and 24 |
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Instructors: | Amy Lindenberger and Sue Wyble |
| Objective: |
To learn new techniques using watercolor, watercolor pencil and colored pencil to enhance the detail and quality of a finished botanical illustration. |
| Prerequisites: | Drawing I, Drawing II and either Watercolor I or Colored Pencil I |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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During this two session course, students
will explore ways to illustrate the finer
details of the rose plant using watercolor,
watercolor pencil and color pencil. Instructors will demonstrate ways to build color using watercolor and watercolor pencil and then focus on finishing techniques in all three media that will take their illustration to a higher level. Students accustomed to working in one medium will learn interesting ways to incorporate the others in their work, with the goal of completing one or more small illustrations. In preparation for the first class, students will be asked to bring three completed graphite studies from photographs provided by the teachers. This will be an excellent opportunity for newer students to acquire the skills and confidence needed to participate in the Flora Project. A materials list and instructions will be provided in advance, so please register early. Homework is required. |
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Colored Pencil Explorations:
Drawing Leaves and Seasonal Foliage in Colored Pencil
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| Objective: | To be able to draw a variety of leaves with traditional colored pencils |
| Prerequisites: | Colored Pencil I |
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| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Explore the many characteristics of leaves through colored pencil. Learn advanced colored pencil techniques to accurately render hues and surface textures of leaves and seasonal foliage. | |
This is an elective in the Botanical Art & Illustration certificate course.
Colored Pencil
Explorations:
Incorporating Watercolor Pencils in
Your Work
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| Objective: | To introduce watercolor pencils into your work with traditional colored pencils. |
| Prerequisites: | Botanical Drawing I and II, Colored Pencil I & II |
| Credits hours: | 18 credit hours |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Watercolor pencils combine the best of two artistic "worlds" – traditional watercolor and traditional colored pencil – into a single medium. Underneath layers of color can be quickly and effectively applied in smooth, even washes while subtle color variations, texture and detail can be added with the ultimate control of a fine pencil point. In this class students will learn the various methods of wet and dry color applications possible with watercolor pencils and gain an understanding of how their usage, in combination with traditional colored pencils, greatly expands the possibilities of the medium. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Bertovich to register at 412-441-4442 ext. 3925. A materials list will be provided closer to the start of class |
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