The Art of Scientific Drawing: See, Observe and Create

by Anita Thomas

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Description

Discover the fascinating connection between art and science in this workshop on scientific drawing! Anita Thomas will show you how careful observation and simple drawing techniques can help you document plants, animals, and natural phenomena with accuracy and beauty. No artistic experience required—just a curious eye and a willingness to look closely. Perfect for nature lovers, students, and anyone eager to see the world in a new way!

Topics covered:
  • Learn about my scientific drawing tips and techniques.
  • An explanation on how scientists rely on scientific drawings for data collection.
  • Learn about other cool scientific illustrators documenting marine life - Roger Swainston’s underwater drawing
  • Participate in a drawing activity where you will be guided to look at an object and document key features.

Details

Audience

Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary

Duration

60 minutes

Requirements

Laptop/PC to connect a PowerPoint presentation. Author will bring USB stick, personal laptop. File in PC format. A microphone where there will be more than 50 students in a space. Participants will need 1 piece of A4 plain paper, and a pencil, eraser and sharpener.

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