Botanical Art - An Introduction, with Jean Emmons

Looking for Inspiration?

Join Vashon botanical artist Jean Emmons for an online overview of botanical art today, plus a live demonstration of botanical art painting techniques. This lecture is geared for gardeners who have never tried botanical art, but may be considering it. A dedicated gardener, Emmons has won two Gold Medals and “Best Painting of Show” from the Royal Horticultural Society, London. Recent books featuring her work include Plant: The Art and Science of Botany by Phaidon Press, RHS Botanical Illustration, The Gold Medal Winners by Charlotte Brooks, The Shirley Sherwood Collection, Modern Masterpieces of Botanical Art by Shirley Sherwood, Botanical Art Techniques, The American Society of Botanical Artists by Carol Woodin and Robin Jess. 

1 hour lecture plus 30 minutes Q&A. All webinars are recorded and a link to the video will be sent out to all participants the day after broadcast.