AMANDA BLAKE-SUTTERBY | WORKSHOPS
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2 Day | Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 September 2022
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION – SOLD OUT please click the email link below if you would like to go on the waiting list Learn keen observation and the study of plant anatomy as foundation for the practice of botanical art. Execute small pencil drawings as preparation for painting. Paint from real life subjects. The focus will be on leaves and flower buds as single studies. Working predominately in watercolour, understand basic colour theory, incorporating use of tone, light and shadow. We will explore different painting techniques, blending and mark making, along with balance, and compositional elements. Introduction |
4 Day | Monday 12 – Thursday 15 September 2022
BOTANICAL NEXT STEP With a focus on the “whole specimen” and looking at conventional botanic works like those used for plant identification throughout history. Working from real life specimens using watercolour, concentrate on compositional elements that not only achieve the scientific requirements, but make a painting artistically pleasing also. Intermediate |
AMANDA BLAKE-SUTTERBY
Website www.amandablakeart.com.au
Insta AmandaBlakeArt
Amanda Blake is a Geelong based artist. She was born in Stawell, a small country Victorian town and was strongly influenced by the natural beauty of the Grampians National Park.
Amanda is essentially a self-taught artist having trained professionally as a physiotherapist, however she believes there is a strong connection between science and art. Botanic works and Australian bushscapes all highlight a deep appreciation of nature and a keen eye for detail.
Amanda predominantly uses watercolour and gouche. Her paintings have won several awards, been featured in publications and acquired by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Currently she teaches Botanic Illustration at the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Insta AmandaBlakeArt
Amanda Blake is a Geelong based artist. She was born in Stawell, a small country Victorian town and was strongly influenced by the natural beauty of the Grampians National Park.
Amanda is essentially a self-taught artist having trained professionally as a physiotherapist, however she believes there is a strong connection between science and art. Botanic works and Australian bushscapes all highlight a deep appreciation of nature and a keen eye for detail.
Amanda predominantly uses watercolour and gouche. Her paintings have won several awards, been featured in publications and acquired by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Currently she teaches Botanic Illustration at the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
