The Beauty of the Faded Specimen: Finding Color in Dried & Aging Botanicals

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]As flowers fade and dry, their colors undergo a remarkable transformation. What may first appear muted can reveal a surprisingly rich world of burgundies, violets, ochres, rich blues, and complex greens. In this three-hour watercolor workshop led by botanical artist Jessica Daigle, we’ll learn to look beyond the surface of aging botanical specimens and discover the unexpected colors and relationships within them. Through observation and demonstration, we’ll explore color mixing, subtle neutralization, transparent layering, and shifts in temperature and value. We’ll also experiment with layered watercolor mark-making, using small dashes and dots of pigment to build intricate, textural surfaces. Together, these techniques will help us capture the richness, complexity, and distinctive character of botanicals as they change over time.