Tucson Botanical Gardens: Botanical Art in Watercolor – Carnivorous Pitcher Plant

This class is a great introduction to watercolor.

We will explore the carnivorous Sarracenia Pitcher plant as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will focus on creating an illustration focused on the Sarracenia Pitcher Plant.

Main Concepts: Basics in drawing, watercolor application, design and composition.

List of recommended art materials:

• 2H, 4H, 2B or Color pencil w/ eraser
• Eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser
• Ruler
• Plain paper, printer paper or sketchbook for drawing warmups
• Any Size, 140lb, cold press watercolor paper. Final Illustration will be created in a 5”x7” format
• Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors are okay)
• Assorted colored pencils for detailing (Optional)
• Paint Brushes: #4 Long Round, #3 Long Round #6 Long Round, & Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing.
• 2 water jars/cups, towel, or paper towel
• Mixing palette
• A few reference photos will be emailed out before class begins
• Optional/additional: small spray bottle or eye-dropper