Classes & New work

Introduction to Natural Science Illustration - UW Seattle, Educational Outreach

Sue Burrus — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:09:17 +0000

Natural Science Illustration is a beautiful blend of science and art – all with a specific purpose – to illustrate a particular form or function. For all the students in this introductory class, there will be some things you already know, and new techniques to explore. For students coming from a background in the sciences, I’m looking forward to teaching drawing skills, depicting three dimensional images on a two dimensional surface in a convincing way, and translating a range of values into color. For students coming from a background in visual art, I’m looking forward to teaching the precision of scientific observation, inquiry, and measurement. All of these skills are necessary for illustrators to create an image that is accurate, beautiful, and meets the needs of the client.

This class is the first in a series of six leading to a Certificate in Natural Science Illustration.

It meets on Monday evenings, 6:30-9pm, beginning in October 2011. Contact UW Educational Outreach for further details.

http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/natural-science-illustration.html

Past classes...

Sue Burrus — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:08:33 +0000

Black, White, & Shades of Gray: Botanical Art in the Winter Garden

A perfect project for the New Year! Explore the Garden and focus on developing your drawing skills as we learn to see the Garden in a fresh, new way. Beginning Friday, January 8, 2010, this five week class will explore black and white media as we observe and draw interesting plant structures in the winter garden. The classes will include:

~basic drawing instruction and practice covering gesture and line, shape and volume, value and the effects of light, pespective and composition,

~media exploration – using graphite, pen & ink, brush & ink, markers, and papers that work best with each,

~field sketching in the Garden – observing buds, branches, shrubs, trees, and more!

~friendly sharing and feedback on both completed drawings and works-in-progress,

~planning and completing more finished artwork, matting and display.

"Beginners are welcome, both artists and botanists. People with all areas of expertise, at all levels, contribute to the class as a whole." ~ Sue

Dates: Five Fridays January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 2010

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: $180 for 15 class hours (3 hours/week for 5 weeks)

Place: Bellevue Botanical Garden Visitor Center, 12001 Main St., Bellevue, WA 98005-3522

Directions: www.bellevuebotanical.org

Samson

Sue Burrus — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:38:53 +0000

Watercolor, 2008

Relaxed yet vigilant, Samson stared at me through the holidays and into the new year. This portrait of a faithful pet is now with his owner, who tried to bring Samson back to life... but the dog's heart had already filled to overflowing and stopped.

While working on Samson's portrait, my mother's heart also filled to overflowing... and I was able to be with her when it stopped. No bringing her back to life... even in a portrait... at least not yet.