Botanical Illustration & Watercolor
In this field-based illustration and watercolor course, students will find inspiration from the beautiful subjects growing all around us from studying the Michigan botanicals we find around the property. We will focus on observational drawing, illustrative practices, and watercolor techniques in this class. Designed for nature loving artists and curious beginners we will learn more about plants and mushrooms and how we can capture the details in our drawings and paintings. Students will leave with a new appreciation for these earthly beings & a couple of artworks.
Our paintings start with an inspiring hike or a memory based around a time spent in Michigan nature. We will forage and collect pieces of nature to honor in our watercolor observational studies with the goal of connecting us with these simple yet complex life forms so we can recognize the beauty in ourselves and in each other.
Meet Your Instructor:
Madison Memering
Madison Memering is an instructor, published illustrator and artist from Grand Rapids, MI. She shares her detailed nature-inspired artworks out of the deep love she has for the outdoors. With a focus on subjects that stand out to her while hiking & mushroom hunting, she often features underappreciated fungi, flora, & lepidoptera. Her dream is that her paintings allow the viewer to slow down, find beauty, & appreciate the little things growing all around us. This admiration deepens love for the outdoors & possibly each other. She hopes her work sparks education & inspiration to strengthen our connection to earthly beings & conservation of the magical outdoors.
Class Details:
Location: Green Door Folk School (2312 E Kasson Rd Cedar, MI 49621)
Date/Time: August 23 @10:30am – 4:30pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- Age: 18+
- All skill levels welcome
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