Join us for a four-week introduction course and learn the basics of botanical leaf painting!
Learn how to paint a realistic oak leaf using watercolour paint and colour pencil. Participants will learn how to mix and layer colour washes in order to create an image that has depth and feels true to life. Our instructor will guide each stage of the process through group demonstrations and provide individual attention. Attendees will observe and paint from actual pressed oak leaves (we will not be copying photos).
Beginners welcome. All art materials will be provided.
Tuesdays, November 3 through 24, 1 to 3 p.m. (four sessions)
Public $125, TBG Members $110 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops.
Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.
In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine-inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.
Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing, and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre.
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