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Botanical Drawing II: Shading & Structure

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3 Saturdays, 1 Sunday | 10 am - 3:30 pm

September 27

October 5 (Sunday)

October 18

October 25

You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I—learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. That’s no small feat. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value.

This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in light and shadow while deepening your focus and observational skills. Using graphite, you’ll explore grayscale rendering and value mapping, learning to blend smooth transitions between highlights, midtones, and shadows. The result? More refined, visually rich botanical drawings that convey structure and realism.

Nature remains our greatest teacher. Together, we’ll observe how light sculpts botanical forms, sketch directly from life, and refine our understanding of contrast. You’ll create a personal value finder, experiment with artistic tools, and gain confidence in shading—all in a supportive, engaging environment where curiosity and practice make learning fun.

Nervous? That’s normal. But remember—you’ve already done the hard part. You’ve learned how to build form with line alone. Now, you’re simply adding another layer of understanding. This is still a beginner’s course, and you’ll be guided every step of the way. Let’s keep growing—one line, one shadow, one discovery at a time!

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