Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Observational skills are essential in science.
• Techniques for field drawing and sketching
• Development of a concept sketch
• Illustration for a natural history book
• Essentials of form, balance, and structure
• Techniques for drawing and rendering

Syllabus:

1. Introduction
2. Observational drawing
3. Field sketching and recording techniques
4. The structure of flowers and leaves
5. The structure of mammals and birds
6. Rendering