About this event
Artists looking for a new challenge can celebrate the winter season by learning how to draw a pine cone! In this online workshop, you can hone your drawing skills, explore the Fibonacci sequence in nature, gain confidence in representing the natural world on paper, and learn a few pro tips to help you capture the beauty and complexity of plants.
Suggested Materials List:
- Drawing Pad/Paper 9”x 12” or larger for both wet and dry media
- 2H pencil
- 4B pencil
- Paper tortillion / stump for blending
- 1 small pocket pencil sharpener
- 1 kneaded eraser
- 1 “pink pearl” or similar type eraser
Intended Audience: Adult Intermediate: Suitable for sprouted and full bloom learners, this program dives deeper into the topic. This program does not contain introductory information.
For additional resources and information related to supplies, please visit Mary Ellen's website.
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Hosted by
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Team member
Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic GardenT
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Guest speaker
Mary Ellen CarsleyG
Mary Ellen Carsley is a scientific and botanical illustrator, as well as an art educator. A former practicing architect, she has illustrated eight books and numerous articles for national and international journals.
U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
