Field Sketching workshop at the Hastings Natural History Reservation
Sunday, April 27
11 AM to 3 PM
Please fill out the registration form HERE
Join an experienced scientific illustrator for a guided field illustration experience. Learn how to draw from life and record the details of organisms you observe. Weather conditions will guide the instructor’s exact location choice within the Hastings Natural History Reservation to assure you'll have the chance to observe a diverse array of organisms. You will learn about plant anatomy, practice field sketching and painting techniques, and practice observational drawing from live plants in their environment. You will learn to identify plant characteristics and how to capture light and shadow to create form. You will work toward an in-depth study of a plant or flower using watercolor. You will have time to work on multiple drawings or sketches using different techniques, and gain skills using pencil, gouache, and watercolor on various papers.
Your materials fee covers supplies chosen by the instructor specifically for field illustration. You are also required to bring some basic supplies to class.
Additional info:
MATERIALS
The materials fee (included in total) will cover the following items, which will be provided to students in class and that they will be able to take home:
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White gouache
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Canson Mi Tientes toned paper
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waterbrush
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Small sturdy tin of artist-grade watercolor paint, curated and assembled by the instructor
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Artist-grade colored pencils
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Artist-grade 100% cotton rag watercolor paper
Students are responsible for bringing the following supplies to class:
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Any sketchbook or several sheets of approximately 65 lb. drawing paper, any size between 8.5" x 5.5" to 11" x 14"
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A hard surface to support drawing paper. This can be the cover of a sketchbook or a small board. It only needs to be large enough to support approximately 9” x 12” paper.
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One or two #2 pencils
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One eraser - pink pearl, gray kneaded, or white plastic
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One or two ink pens (waterproof ink is recommended but not required)
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One light blue colored pencil
FIELD CONDITIONS:
There will be some walking, up to 3 miles or so each day. Students will be walking on well-established trails in mixed terrain, and the walk is moderate to moderately strenuous.
A sunhat, sturdy shoes, water, clothing layers, and snacks are recommended.
Students may sit or stand while sketching. If students want to sit, it is recommended that they bring a portable folding chair that they can carry along with the rest of their materials.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather, including potential fog, wind, and sun. Layers are strongly recommended. Because of the field conditions (sandy soils, poison oak, ticks, etc.), long pants, long sleeves, and clothes that are ok to get dirty are recommended.
Fees:
Course instruction: $75
Materials: $50
Use fee: $25
TOTAL Fees: $150