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BOTANICAL ILLUMINATION
An elective for the school’s certificate program designed by Kandy Phillips © 2004
(2 – Day program = 4 classes – 2/day: follows similar instruction but with some changes re homework)
(Experience in botanical drawing and painting is beneficial)
Overall Purpose of Instruction: Tracing the role illumination played in the history of botanical art.
MATERIALS: Fee of $5 to be paid to Kandy at the first class covers the cost of graph paper, gold paint and other inks
that will be used in the first class. Also bring to first class: A field guide to flowers
Gain more from these classes – by bringing your own detailed drawings of small subjects: fruits, flowers etc.
1. Arches or Fabriano 140lb hot press watercolor paper, 22x30 cut in quarters, or a block of similar size.
2. tracing paper, removable tape, eraser
3. plastic page inserts and binder for handouts
4. fine watercolor brushes including a quality 000
5. porcelain palette, watercolor paints as per school list; optional but useful colors are black and sepia
6. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache in Permanent White
7. graphite pencils for fine drawing
8. bottle of gum Arabic if desired (some will be provided for use in class)
9. clear ruler, compass, triangles, curves if desired
10. your sketchbook of flower drawings
11. Pigma micron pens in black, sepia or brown – Sizes – 01 or 005
12. Graphite pencils suitable for fine drawing,
Homework: Complete two letters in this style from the examples provided; (1) illuminated using gold, (2) without gold.
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BOTANICAL ILLUMINATION - Designed by Kandy Phillips © 2004 WEEKLY CLASS PROGRAM
HOMEWORK: Select a flower to include in a Gothic style letter from the examples provided, and complete as instructed
in class.
LESSON OUTLINE: History of the illuminated border, its signs and symbols
Tromp l’oeil techniques
French and Flemish styles
Discuss final project
Create a floral border: Select from the French or Flemish style and format from the examples given.
Minimum size for the square format is 6", and for a vertical it is 2"X7".
A letter from prior class work should be incorporated into your final design.
Certificate Registrants: Please submit this assignment for a written critique and assessment.
Protect assignment with cover sheet adhered from the back of each work and enclose in a protective folder.
Ensure your contact details and the name of your teacher are on the back. Place your assignment in a sturdy,
weatherproof package with a suitable self-addressed and stamped mailer and –
Post to: Kandy Phillips 18925 Marsh Hawk Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(E-mail: kayphil22@yahoo.com)
Due date: Two weeks after completion of this elective ( …/…/… )