Last weekend I travelled to Port Stephens which is about 2-1/2 hours north of Sydney to teach a botanical art workshop.
I was amazed by the work that was produced at the end of the workshop. No one in attendance had done any botanical art previously. Except for a few, the others had never even used watercolour.
Have a look at some of the finished painting. There were a few paintings completed which was unusual for a weekend workshop with beginners, as there is so much to learn about the processes. I was really blown away by their work.
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| Art & Craft Gallery Nelson Bay |
The Art and Craft Gallery is a fantastic facility for Nelson Bay and the surrounding areas. It brings the art community together with regular classes and workshops. They have a shop selling members work, a large studio for the many varied arts and crafts and a café which serves the most wonderful meals. It is also set in very beautiful grounds, which are tendered by volunteers.
Some of the students hard at work
Some of the colour matching processes
These are some of the works produced. A few are finished and a few still need some more washes but almost there.
You have to admit this is amazing work from absolute beginners to both botanical art and watercolour.
I was thrilled to say the least. I hope they have caught the 'botanical bug' and continue to enjoy working with nature, plant and flowers.
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