Oregon Botanical Artists Art-making / Travel Opportunities

René Eisenbart, a member of Oregon Botanical Artists based in Portland, is going to be leading a couple of tantalizing art excursions next year - one to Hawaii in early February and the other in Tuscany in May.  Her has invited GNSI NW to attend.  Her 2 brochures (PDF's) are here and here.

René was, for many years, the botanical illustrator for The Oregonian newspaper. She left there about 4 years ago and currently works in a freer, looser watercolor style, but I find that she typically teaches to her students' interests. These workshops are planned to leave room for touring and sight-seeing among the drawing and painting. I'm planning to join her for both, and to help with botanical drawing instruction. Artist Linda Nye will also be part of both workshops.