NESBA members gathered for a weekend of learning, creativity, and connection at the 2nd Annual Retreat on Cape Cod.
Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio as Applied to Botanical Artwork
As artists, we often come across references to the related concepts of Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Mean. What do these terms mean, and are they useful in creating botanical artwork?
NESBA member Jan Boyd’s article defines these concepts and shows the ways they can impact our understanding of plant structure and growth. She points out how these concepts can impact our botanical artwork in a useful way.
Rory McEwen - Art and Books
Plant Life: Botanical Sketches of Leonardo da Vinci
Learning to keep a nature journal led me to discover botanical painting, and a sketchbook is still an important and enriching part of my artistic process. When it came time to pick a subject for my botanical art research paper, my interest in the origins of the sketchbook led me on a deep dive into Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci…