Botanical Art

Watercolor Instruction of a Flower: Inspired by the Art of Georgia O'Keeffe

Check out the links from the Women's History section of this page to learn and read more about Georgia O'Keeffe and her art!

Painting Cherry Blossoms Part 1: Watercolor Thumbnail Sketch and Learning Technique

Check out this lesson resource for more information about the Cherry Blossom Festival and it history!
https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-to-know-national-cherry-blossom-festival-washington-dc

Painting Cherry Blossoms Part 2: Creating a Watercolor Painting

Learn easy techniques with light, shadow, and branches to create painted branches.  Learn to apply knowledge learned in thumbnail practice sketch to paint the blossoms on the tree.  You will finish up by learning how to create the sky background by learning to control medium (watercolor) and technique to create clouds.

Creating Botanical design Inspired by the Artwork of Ernst Haeckel

This lesson is about the art and history of Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) who was a German born scientist and botanical artist.  His art is not only inspiring for the scientific properties but also for its aesthetics and design! 

Insects/Pollinators

Picture
"Image of Bee and Hive"
Chalk Pastel on Gray Paper

​Watch the Time Lapse to see the by
clicking on the button above to see 
creation process!
Picture
"Symmetric Butterfly"
Materials needed: Pencil, paper, and what ever material you have to color with.  I used marker, crayon, and black sharpie.  ​

There are many things in nature that have symmetry.  Learn what it 
means and how to draw and design a symmetrical butterfly.  Just watch the video
instruction and see how I create the butterfly image by  using random things to trace such as my hand and found objects around the house and yard.  You will see how fun and easy it is.  All you need is paper, a pencil, and media to add color of your choice.  

Animals

Drawing a Symmetrical Portrait of a Lion Face 

Charcoal/Chalk Pastel Drawing
Lion's Face Time Lapse