Introduction to Botanical Art with Shipra Shah

This specialised art form combines precision, detail, and creativity to reveal the natural beauty of plants.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to bring botanical specimens to life through skilful sketching and watercolour techniques. Start by mastering the essentials of proportionate pencil sketches, followed by the art of creating depth and dimension through light and tone, using watercolours. Explore the principles of light and shadow on real-life specimens and refine your ability to add intricate details that make your artwork extremely realistic.

By the end of this workshop the participants will have the knowledge of:

• The main principles of botanical art.
• Sketching with pencil and understanding the principles of light and tone.
• Detailing with a pencil.
• Using watercolour application to create light, tone and realism.
• Confidence to attempt a lifelike botanical artwork yourself.

Perfect for beginners and those with some watercolour experience, this workshop is your gateway to discovering the joy of botanical art.

Join us and create your own masterpiece while celebrating nature!