We frequently think winter colors are only white or gray.  Bringing colorful flowers and plants indoors provides an earthy, timeless element that brightens up a long, chilly winter.  The amazing variety of colors and textures of botanicals in this season make them fun subjects to paint.

Each week select a different plant to paint from your local florist or green grocer.  Classes will take place each Thursday, beginning Thursday, December 1. Try to select seasonal plants that mean “winter” to you; for example, flowers (Amaryllis); vines (American Bittersweet); colorful houseplants (Croton); berries (Holly); and exotic plants (birds-of-paradise).

Follow along with live demonstrations by the instructor to learn how to layer colors to match a variety of greens, from golden to silvery to dark blues, as well as practical strategies to paint multi-colored specimens. Tips for painting realistic textures are presented throughout the course. Some watercolor experience required. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own materials. A materials list and Zoom link will be provided.

INSTRUCTOR

Classes will be led by Kathie Miranda, a contemporary multi-media artist and educator. A graduate of Pace University, with further studies at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and Paier College of Art, she coordinated the Art program at the New York Botanical Garden and is past-president of the New York chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.  

Classes are $210 with a 10% discount for Bartlett members.

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