How to Draw Wildflowers
Learn to draw wildflowers and native plants in this nature sketching workshop with naturalist-artist Jack Hobe! This program will provide an overview of techniques to accurately portray wildflowers coupled with opportunities to sketch real native plants featured in the Sanctuary’s Native Plant Sale. We will begin with the initial steps of creating a light framework to guide your final drawing, using simple circles and cones to represent complex flower shapes. Jack will then present some tips for capturing curling petals and leaves, as well as zooming in and out when deciding which part of the plant to sketch.
Feel free to browse around the native plant sale before the program and purchase a plant to sketch!
Participants are required to bring a sketchbook, pencil or pen, and colored pencils or watercolor (if desired).
Jack Hobe is a wildlife artist, birder and freelance educator from Bucks County, PA. He enjoys sharing the wonder of the outdoors and the practice of nature journaling with the public through nature workshops. Jack uses a sketchbook and a set of watercolors to portray the flora and fauna around him from life, and enjoys birding at locations in the Greater Philadelphia area. He has a Bachelor's in Wildlife and Conservation Science from Oregon State University, and sells products featuring his artwork through his small business, Jack Hobe Nature Art. Visit Jack's website www.jackhobe.com to see his portfolio, wildlife art products and upcoming workshops.