Photo by Janet Morgan.

The diverse landscapes of Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide a unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills; its various settings from formal esplanades to native flora provide diverse challenges. My goal is to equip students to sketch successfully outside, whether in the city or remote wilderness. We will cover preparation, portable tools, location planning, and most importantly comfort and safety. Selection of subject matter and pictorial composition are at the core of the class, creating a framework for successful drawings. I will also introduce additional resources for self study, incorporating geology, botany, architecture etc. This class is suitable for all levels.