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Oct 9, 20152 min read

Opening Reception for BAGSC Exhibition, “Zoo in Bloom” at the Santa Barbara Zoo

by Lori Vreeke, Melanie Campbell-Carter, Diane Daly, posted by Deb Shaw Lori Vreeke at the “Zoo in Bloom” opening. Photo by Melanie...

Member News

Oct 9, 20151 min read

BAGSC Santa Barbara “Zoo in Bloom” Hung and Ready for Opening

Oct 2, 20152 min read

Nancy Grubb Juried into Creative Arts Group

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Oct 2, 20151 min read

Deadline Looming for Comments on Changes to Copyright Law

by Deb Shaw There is an imminent deadline this week, Thursday, October 1, 2015, for artists (and the public) to make “reply comments” to...

Sep 29, 20152 min read

Denise Walser-Kolar Paintings, Inspired by Hoefnagel

by Deb Shaw Damselfly, Carnation, Firebug, Caterpillar, Carnelian Cherry, and Centipede; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 –...

Sep 22, 20151 min read

Impressions from Asuka Hishiki’s Techniques Demo during the WWW Symposium

by Gilly Shaeffer, posted by Deb Shaw Asuka Hishiki demonstrating during the “Weird, Wild & Wonderful” Symposium at The Huntington, July...

Sep 22, 20153 min read

Tree Tour at the Los Angeles Arboretum

by Clara Josephs, posted by Deb Shaw Are you looking for a tree to portray for the The Third New York Botanical Garden Triennial, “Out of...

Sep 22, 20151 min read

Focus on Nature XIV to Announce Call for Entries Soon

by Deb Shaw Focus on Nature XIV (FON XIV) has announced they will open in November, 2016 at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) in...

Sep 16, 20151 min read

Pen and Ink Techniques for Botanical Illustration

Sep 15, 20151 min read

Invitations to the Santa Barbara “Zoo In Bloom” Opening and Exhibition

by Lori Vreeke, posted by Deb Shaw Front of “Zoo in Bloom” invitation postcard, with artwork by Lori Vreeke. The Santa Barbara Zoo is...

Member News

Sep 15, 20151 min read

New York Times Article about Carnivorous Plants

by Cynthia Jackson, posted by Deb Shaw From the New York Times article post: Hardwicke’s woolly bat, flying into a pitcher plant,...

Weird, Wild & Wonderful

Sep 15, 20151 min read

An Illustration about Mummy Brown and other Historical Colors by Korwin Briggs

Mummy Brown* and Other Historical Colors, Arranged by Date (More or Less) from Prehistory to Almost-Present, Veritable Hokum, by Korwin...

Exhibitions, Books, Resources

Sep 15, 20151 min read

Rita Hopper in the Tustin Art League Exhibition

posted by Deb Shaw BAGSC member Rita Hopper has two botanical pieces in the Tustin Art League exhibition at the Tustin Senior Center. The...

Sep 14, 20151 min read

Looking for BAGSC “Zoo in Bloom” Volunteers

Exhibitions, Books, Resources

Sep 13, 20151 min read

1932 Medicinal Plant Map of the United States

by Deb Shaw Medicinal plant map of the United States of America, David Rumsey Map Collection, 1932. Author: National Wholesale Druggists’...

Sep 13, 20152 min read

Botanical Art and the Bomb Squad

by Deb Shaw File photo of the Bomb Squad, reproduced from the “LAObserved Native Intelligence” article, “A visit from the Bomb Squad,” by...

Kudos

Sep 13, 20151 min read

Margaret Best’s 6th Destination Workshop. This Time to Andalucía, Spain.

Plaza de Espana, Seville, © Quench Travel. by Michael Best, posted by Deb Shaw There are only 2 spaces left in Margaret’s April/May 2016...

Aug 30, 20152 min read

Don’t Forget the “Zoo in Bloom” Submission Deadline

by Lori Vreeke, Deb Shaw A view of the gallery at the Santa Barbara Zoo where the “Zoo in Bloom” exhibition will hang. While making plans...

Aug 30, 20151 min read

The Huntington’s Kathy Musial to be Honored by the Southern California Horticultural Society

by Veronica Raymond and Deb Shaw Kathy Musial and feathered friend during a botanical trip. The Southern California Horticultural Society...

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