Botanical Illustration With Pen, Ink and Watercolour Masterclass

Masterclass

Botanical Illustration With Pen, Ink and Watercolour

Brought to you by The Diggers Club

Your Masterclass

In this masterclass, each participant will develop a beautiful botanical illustration using pen and ink with a wash of watercolour. In this relaxed and informative session, the techniques used to create this botanical artwork will be clearly demonstrated. We will discuss some basic colour theory allowing participants to create vibrant artwork using basic primary colours.

By attending this class, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of botanical art and illustration. Once you've finished your artwork, you will have the skills to further develop artwork in this style. Pen and ink pens, watercolour paper and pigments will be provided on the day for you to use.

Morning tea will be provided.

Member price

$120

Non member price

$132

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Your Presenter

David Reynolds is an award-winning Australian watercolour artist and tutor with the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Nature in Art at Park Orchards. He specialises in Australian flora and fauna, exotic plants, and wildlife. He has botanical artwork represented in the Victorian State Botanical Collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and in private collections in Australia and overseas.

David enjoys teaching botanical and natural history art to local, national, and international students as well as conducting specialist workshops in regional Victoria and interstate. David received an Honourable Mention Award in the 2022 Celia Rosser Medal.

David’s work can be seen on the following social media platforms:
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@botanicalarttv
Instagram - botanicalarttv
Facebook - David Reynolds Botanical Art
You can visit his website at: www.davidreynoldsart.com.au

The Location

Heronswood is the home of The Diggers Foundation, a living catalogue of garden treasures showcasing all that can be found in Diggers Club magazines and books.

At the heart of Heronswood is a cottage garden of meandering paths and lawns, seamlessly combining edible and ornamental plantings. Australia’s first certified organic open garden, it is the place to learn about sustainable practices and the preservation of heirloom flowers and vegetables.

A working garden for gardeners, with new projects always on the go and ideas to take home to your patch. Heronswood delights throughout the changing seasons, with the warmer summer months bringing the stunning perennials into full show.

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