On completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Develop a plan to create botanical artwork, including how to:
- Select a subject, identify reference materials, and design an appealing composition.
- Obtain appropriate paint, brushes, paper, and other supplies.
- Trace reference materials and transfer major artistic lines to a paper painting surface.
- Prepare the surface and workstation to paint.
2. Apply basic artistic principles to botanical subjects, including how to:
- Identify light and shadow.
- Illustrate tone.
- Distinguish between cool and warm colors.
3. Interpret paint labels and practice safety measures, including how to:
- Recognize the meaning of various symbols.
- Identify paint characteristics that affect the longevity of color vibrancy.
- Recognize toxic paint ingredients and avoid ingestion.
- Implement safe disposal practices for paint water and leftover paints to keep them away from water and food sources.
4. Use various painting techniques and helpful tips to:
- Recognize and mix accurate colors.
- Create desired textures and effects.
- Preserve and blend white paper as highlights.
- Correct and integrate mistakes into paintings.
5. Complete paintings at various skill levels, including learning to:
- Paint a simple botanical subject.
- Paint a moderately complex botanical subject.
6. Use archival-quality framing supplies to protect finished artwork, including how to:
- Select archival-quality materials.
- Calculate the desired mat size and frame size.
- Implement techniques to reduce trapping dust and other particles behind the glass.