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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