23 November 2024, Introduction to Scientific Botanical Illustration in Ink (Online), with Anna Voytsekhovich

Learn how to create a scientific botanical illustration with Dr Anna Voytsekhovich!

Details:

• Date:         23 November 2024
  
• Time:        10:00am - 11:30am
• Format:     ONLINE tutorial with feedback on work submitted. 

About the workshop:
Learn about the main requirements for the scientific botanical illustration, and how to dissect plants and illustrate the dissected material. See how to create different textures  in ink. During the tutorial students will have about 30 minutes to practise in drawing leaves of various plants in ink, ask questions and get the guidance from their tutor. Produce an initial drawing of an object, learn how to scale it, what to include in composition, and then how to transfer it on paper and produce a beautiful scientifically accurate illustration in ink. After the tutorial all students can complete a finished scientific illustration in ink using the techniques they learned during the lesson. They will have 3 weeks to complete their homework and send it to the tutor for feedback. 

This online workshop will be delivered via ZOOM.  Once you have registered, you will be sent the materials list to complete the project.  You will also be sent (a few days before) an invitation to join the Zoom session by your tutor.

Experience/pre-requisites: this ONLINE tutorial is suitable for people aged 16+ of any skill level from beginner to advanced.  Students will need to have access to a ZOOM account.

Materials List: 

• Pencils: 3H, HB and 3B.
  
• Ink pen: Copic, Micron or any other black ink pen (no. 0,1 and 0,05) (OPTIONAL)
  Other minor things: Kneadable eraser, ruler and a clean cotton cloth to wipe your brush.

About the tutor:

Anna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Ecology, and a PhD in Botany. She is a professional scientist, scientific illustrator, award-winning botanical artist and wildlife illustrator, and a member of the Botanical Art Society of Australia and Florilegium Society. She exhibits and takes part in the organization of Australian and international botanical exhibitions. Her artworks and scientific illustrations are well known and very often highly commended during various events and exhibitions (Margaret Flockton Awards 2021, Flora: The Art and Science of the Plant 2019). Anna won the Best in Show Award at the Botanical Artists Society of Australia exhibition in Melbourne in March 2023. Anna currently resides in Sydney and works on a restoration of critically endangered plant communities as a professional Botanist and Bush Regenerator.