The rhythmic forms of dried leaves present great images to draw. Under the tutelage of Carol Ann Morley, capture the drama and grace of these beautiful leaves as they twist and turn. Choose to draw solitary forms or branches of overlapping leaves. Drawing concave, convex shapes can sometimes be a challenge — we will explore their complexity through a series of graphite exercises analyzing the spatial depth and angles to bring clarity to these great leaf forms. Render them in contrasting graphite tones or explore their colors and shapes with the brilliance and fun of mixed media. Open to artists of all levels.

Carol Ann Morley is an illustrator and dedicated teacher of botanical illustration working in New Hampshire. She founded the Botanical Art Illustration Certificate Program at the New York Botanical Garden and teaches illustration there and at other major botanical gardens.

This three day class at Berkshire Botanical Gardens will take place November 2 – 4 from 10 – 4, and is $320 for BBG members, $350 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/drawing-dried-leaves-capturing-their-beauty-and-drama