Cynthia Armstrong – Nature Illustration in Scratchboard (Online); Wednesdays, February 21-March 6, 2024

Dates: Wednesdays, February 21-March 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: All
Medium: Scratchboard

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In this course, we will learn how to depict nature with precision using ink on scratchboard techniques. Employing the fundamentals of Notan and understanding light/dark contrasts, we will develop realistic textures found in the world around us.

Instructor lecture/demonstrations, a variety of in-class assignments and homework will contribute to developing strong, successful skills and habits; additional critique sessions will offer feedback and encouragement, contributing to student mastery.

Cynthia Armstrong holds a graduate certificate degree from UC Santa Cruz in Science Illustration and a Master’s degree in Education from Stanford University. She has been a freelance illustrator and artist for over 25 years, and a teacher for the past 20 years. Cynthia, as a published illustrator, has traveled and journaled extensively throughout her career. Her client list includes the New York Botanical Gardens, U.S. National Park Service, the Maine State Museum, U.S. Forest Service, and the California Native Plant Society. www.cynthiaarmstrongart.com