The Art and Science of Drawing Plants: Lab Studies
Botanical lab studies blend scientific observation with drawing practice as students learn plant terminology and use a dichotomous key to distinguish Rhododendron species. Hands-on identification supports precise, detailed plant sketches in an arboretum setting.
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Field-based drawing workshop in the Native Azalea Collection, combining close observation with basic plant-illustration techniques. Learn to identify native plant communities while making sketchbook studies outdoors in the Arboretum.
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