The New England Society of Botanical Artists (NESBA) works to promote public appreciation of the art and science of botanical art and illustration in New England. The Society educates individuals and organizations about botanical art and illustration through exhibits, lectures, workshops, and outreach programs. NESBA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and proud Chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA). Learn more about NESBA.

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SOLD OUT: Zoom Workshop: 'Correcting Mistakes in Watercolor' with Jarnie Godwin
May 2
SOLD OUT: Zoom Workshop: 'Correcting Mistakes in Watercolor' with Jarnie Godwin

Paintings go wrong. It is a common myth that a professional artist never makes mistakes. In this workshop, award winning, self taught botanical artist Jarnie Godwin will take you through a range of watercolour techniques to correct mistakes. From smoothing edges, to removing watermarks and hiding uneven washes, Jarnie will demonstrate how to get around some of the most common problems. Once you’ve mastered these techniques, only you will know what went wrong.

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May 12
'New England Wildflowers' Exhibition: Deadline for delivery of paintings to transportation person

The Intent to Exhibit is now closed. Exhibitors can find information needed to prepare their paintings for transport on the Call for Entries. The deadline for delivery of paintings to your transportation person is May 12.

'New England Wildflowers' Exhibition
Jun 8
'New England Wildflowers' Exhibition

Don’t miss our ‘New England Wildflowers’ Exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. It opens June 8 and runs through September 3, 2024

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A Report from NESBA's First Weekend Retreat

It was a chilly March weekend on Cape Cod when a group of talented artists gathered to enjoy a weekend of creativity, workshops, camaraderie and food.  NESBA had its first weekend retreat in Harwich in a light filled space at 204 Sisson. 

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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION

The Internet has so many resources that we as artists can use to locate new practices and review old ones for our botanical art journey.  The problem is honing in to find exactly what we want and also to make new discoveries…

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Hunting for Wildflowers in the Woods of Indiana

It’s three o’clock in the morning sometime in April in the 1970’s, and Maryrose Wampler is sleeping soundly in a tent somewhere in a state park in southern Indiana.  She has an ax under her pillow, just in case…

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