Master Classes: Pre- and Post-Conference

The links above will take you to additional class descriptions for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and conference activities for each of the three days.

Pre-conference Master Classes
October 12, 13, 14, 9 am - 4 pm

The ASBA is offering Master Classes pre- and post- conference with three internationally renowned botanical artists. Adding on a few days before or
after the conference is a great opportunity to learn from these stellar artists while supporting the ASBA.

Master Class with Jean Emmons
Using Color Effectively in Botanical Art

The world of color is rich, complex and ever-changing as we become more sensitized to it. Delve into its mysteries with Jean Emmons. While painting Asian Eggplants in watercolor, we will investigate how to create shimmering passages using "optical mixing," how to suggest iridescence, how to avoid the flattening confines of a white background. Learn how to use color to support form. We'll play with highlights and reflected light in order to enliven our botanicals. Limit 15. Fee $390.

Master Class with Kate Nessler
Indian Corn on Vellum

The flow, detail, texture and color of this specimen match perfectly with the earthiness of vellum. Learn about this age-old material, its properties, possibilities, quirks and beauty. Using your own style while incorporating new techniques, we will work together to find our way across this challenging surface. Participants must have experience with watercolor. Limit 15. Fee $430. (includes 8" x 10" vellum)

Post-conference Master Class
October 18, 19, 20, 9 am - 4 pm

Master Class with Lizzie Sanders
Surface Textures and Fine Detail using Dry Brush Techniques

Learn how to recreate the dimpled skin of lemons and limes. Paint an apple so round and shiny you could bite into it. Slice an orange or peel a pear. Using her dry brush watercolor technique to render surface texture and the finest of detail, Lizzie Sanders will help you paint fruit that will make your mouth water. Limit 15. Fee $390.

 

Wednesday, October 14th
2009 Conference Activities

ASBA Board of Directors Meeting

8am - 4pm

 

Registration in Chaparral Suites Lobby

2 - 5pm