Boston Flora

Tag: Still Life

  • Sunday, July 8, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Floral Still Life Painting

    Working from direct observation, take time to study and paint a beautiful floral arrangement. Whether you’re an experienced artist, or just interested in experimenting with acrylic paint, this Tower Hill Botanic Garden class on Sunday, July 8 from 1 – 4 will be a fun, guided afternoon of creative exploration. All materials included in the fee ($45 for Tower Hill members, $55 for nonmembers).

    Instructor Julianne Martin is an artist whose work consists of paintings that celebrate nature and experience. Made from acrylic paint, graphite and glitter, Julianne’s work presents a convergence of delicate whitewashed rainbows, stained emblems of animal spirits, impressions of the night world, and enlivened botanical patterns. Julianne lives in Boston, where she offers art lessons, art parties and workshops. She also teaches art to children and adults at Brookline Arts Center. Julianne received her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She has an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design at the Fine Arts Work Center. To learn more about Julianne, visit her website, http://www.julianne-martin.com. To register, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Saturday, June 19, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – East Meets Southwest

    Twig, the  flower shop at 83 Charles Street, has invited noted Santa Fe impressionist Joseph Breza to exhibit his remarkable work at its Beacon Hill location.  Breza is extremely accomplished, and has exhibited internationally.  He is known for his use of color and bold brushstrokes in brilliant Impressionistic landscapes, garden still lifes and scenes from France, Italy and New Mexico.  Also on display, naturally, will be beautiful flowers and unique gift products.  The reception will begin at 6 pm and admission is free.  You may call 617-292-8944 for more information.  Roses For Emily is pictured below.

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  • Thursday, March 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy

    The Harvard Museum of Natural History is home to some of the country’s oldest and most varied collections of taxidermied animals.  Join the Museum staff for a gallery social and talk by author Melissa Milgrom, whose new book, Still Life (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) delves into the colorful world of eccentric naturalists and gifted museum artisans who create the illusion of life through taxidermy.  Free for Museum members, $20 for non-members.  Advance registration is required.  RSVP to members@oeb.harvard.edu, or call 617-496-6972.