Something a little different...I teach colored pencil classes for the Botanical Art and Illustration certificate program at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, usually a few times a year. As we sit in the deep freeze this week, I'm preparing to teach a three-Saturday class to beginning level students, and since I was in "botanical mode", I thought I'd share this piece I did for the Instructor's Exhibit last winter. When I was first approached about teaching at Phipps (who had watercolor instructors but needed a colored pencil instructor), I explained to them that while I had extensive experience teaching colored pencil techniques, I really knew NOTHING about botanical art, which is really very technical and scientifically-exacting. Fortunately the staff at Phipps has been very helpful and patient with me, and in return, I've learned a new-found respect for what they do! It's been a very enjoyable experience and has helped broaden my artistic horizons.For a look at other non-Civil War themed work I pursue, please visit: http://www.amylindenberger.com/.
9 comments:
This is amazing. Wonderful detail. I know you will have fun teaching at the Phipps. Surrounded by all the green...
Amy this is beautiful and a prime example of why I am so wanting to learn and perfect colored pencil techniques. I love how this flower appears almost 3 dimensional as it just pops off the page!
As someone who does watercolors studies of Dragonflies and Fish, I am very much into the beauty of nature illustrations. You definitely have mastered the art of illustration. This is beautiful. If you every do seminars or lessons in the Harrisburg/Carlisle area let me know!
Beautiful!
This is a very pretty piece. Deep rich colors. Very nice colored pencil technique. You really pay attention to every detail! Colored pencils are something I've never tried. If you every teach in the Harrisburg/Carlisle area I too would be interested.
Very pretty, Amy! Just like the rest of you works.
Thanks to all of you for your kind comments.
Thom and Deb - if either of you have a suggestion as to a possible location in the Harrisburg/Carlisle area for me to teach a class or workshop, please let me know. I'd certainly be willing.
Amy, I really like this one. The detail that you get is amazing.
Amy, this is exquisite, and so beautifully rendered. I am going to keep you in mind the next time I hear of one of our art organizations wanting to bring in someone to teach a workshop.
Thanks, Claire -- I'd be much obliged!
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