The Science and Beauty of Botanical Art with Judy Thomas
Date/Time
Thursday, February 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Categories
Join the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society on Thursday, February 6 to hear “The Science and Beauty of Botanical Art” by botanical artist and illustrator Judy Thomas.
Judy will describe the scientific aspects of botanical illustration, as well as its many requirements, and how it differs from botanical art. She will discuss the history of botanical art, including early botanical herbals, floras, and florilegiums. Judy will also discuss contemporary botanical art and trends, with an emphasis on native plants.
This free meeting is open to the public and takes place in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA. Start time is 7 p.m., but the room is available at 6:30 p.m. so you can come early and get to know others with similar interests. A short business meeting will follow the presentation.
Judy Thomas is a retired assistant professor of social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her botanical illustration certificate from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where she now teaches. Judy is the co-founder of the Plants of the James River Project, founder of the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists, and is currently a director on the board of directors of the American Society of Botanical Artists. She has exhibited regionally and her work was widely seen in the national, juried, traveling exhibit “Following in the Bartram’s Footsteps” hosted by the American Society Botanical Artists.
The Pocahontas Chapter is one of 12 Virginia Native Plant Society chapters, and serves the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond. In addition to the monthly meetings, the chapter conducts field trips, hosts wildflower walks, and sends a monthly newsletter.
Membership in a chapter is available to anyone who joins the Virginia Native Plant Society. VNPS members enjoy the natural world and support efforts to preserve Virginia’s native plants. Ranging in age from students to seniors, members are professionals, knowledgeable amateurs and many who are just beginning to learn about our flora. While some members join enthusiastically in activities, others help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest. All are welcome.
For more information visit the chapter and state websites: http://vnps.org/pocahontas/.