Helpful Resources

Botanical Art Tutors in New Zealand

Auckland
Lesley Alexander Watercolour, pen and ink, watercolour on vellum, nature journaling
Jennifer Duval-Smith Watercolour, nature journaling

Bay of Plenty
Jenny Coker Watercolour and oils

Dunedin
Katharine Allard Nature drawing, metal point and making inks and pigments

Hamilton
Elena Brambilla Watercolour

Wellington

Whanganui
Sandra Morris Watercolour, colour pencil, pen and ink, nature journaling

General Information

Below is a collection of resources that we have found useful.

https://www.botanicalartandartists.com/

https://www.avasflowers.net/-draw-flowers-and-plants-guide-to-botanical-illustrations

Qualifications to Consider

https://www.soc-botanical-artists.org/education/distance-learning-diploma-course/

https://www.rbge.org.uk/learn/diploma-and-degree-courses/rbge-diploma-in-botanical-illustration/

https://www.rbge.org.uk/learn/rhs-and-rbge-certificates/rbge-certificate-in-botanical-illustration/

Other National Societies for Inspiration

American Society of Botanical Artists - ASBA

Association of British Botanical Artists - ABBA

Society of Botanical Artists - SBA

Australian Society of Botanical Artsits - BASA

Online tutors we have found useful:

Julia Trickey: https://juliatrickeyart.teachable.com/

Shevaun Doherty: https://shevaundoherty.com/

Anna Mason: https://www.annamasonart.com/

Billy Showell: https://www.billyshowell.com/

Dianne Sutherland: https://www.botanicalart-online.com/

Vincent Jeannerot: https://www.vincent-jeannerot.com/

Sandrine Maugy: https://sandrinemaugy.fr/

Mindy Lighthipe: https://mindylighthipe.com/

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