Jessie Rose Ford is an award-winning artist based in Melbourne. She specialises in watercolour painting and grey lead drawing of botanical subjects, rendering her works in impressive realism. Now with several years experience teaching her botanical art techniques, Jessie will embark on a journey teaching workshops around Australia. She is delighted to share her knowledge, connect with communities and build new relationships all while exploring more of our beautiful country and it’s diverse natural environments.
In this workshop Jessie will guide you through her step-by-step process to create your own botanical painting.
You will gain an understanding in: - How to draw your subject accurately - Transferring your drawing onto watercolour paper - Observing light, shade and form - Basic colour theory - Matching and mixing the correct colour - Watercolour techniques including wet-in-wet, blending and dry brush - An appreciation for the minutiae of nature!
This workshop welcomes students of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced.
For booking please contact Jessie directly at www.jessieroseford.com
About Jessie Rose Ford
Jessie travels Australia to run tutorials and workshops, exhibit her work and seek subject inspiration. She is fascinated by the intricacies of nature and primarily uses watercolour and drawing techniques with an emphasis on realism in her work.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.
Workshop Schedule
What you get:
This is a 5 hour intensive workshop with guided expert tuition.
All materials will be supplied and a delicious morning tea.
What to bring: BYO lunch but, beware, you might find yourself so absorbed in the workshop that you forget to eat:)
About Jessie Rose Ford
Jessie travels Australia to run tutorials and workshops, exhibit her work and seek subject inspiration. She is fascinated by the intricacies of nature and primarily uses watercolour and drawing techniques with an emphasis on realism in her work.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.
Jessie travels Australia to run tutorials and workshops, exhibit her work and seek subject inspiration. She is fascinated by the intricacies of nature and primarily uses watercolour and drawing techniques with an emphasis on realism in her work.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.
Her art residency on Flinders Island in Tasmania led her to receive the Highly Commended Prize during the ReFraming Nature exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens in 2015.
Jessie’s environmentalism intersects with her work as an artist and tutor, promoting sustainability by choosing local and environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials where possible.