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25 Years of Botanical Art; A Brief History of BAGSC
I am fairly new to BAGSC, having joined in 2019. I was interested in how The Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California became the...
Donnett Vanek
Sep 11, 20223 min read
Now is the time to paint the Iris family!
Do you have your paints ready? Your pencils, brushes and paper close at hand? Perhaps you've been wanting to work on a silverpoint piece,...
Donnett Vanek
Jul 15, 20222 min read
A trip to Portland to see the "Gifts from Japan" exhibition
Recently I visited the “Gifts from Japan” exhibition at the Portland Japanese Garden, in Portland, Oregon. This was the first time for me...
Mitsuko Schultz
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Conserving Sara Lemmon’s Botanical Art Work—141 Years Later
By Wynne Brown Author, The Forgotten Botanist: Sara Plummer Lemmon’s Life of Science and Art, (University of Nebraska Press, 2021),...
Deborah Shaw
Jun 16, 20224 min read
In Search of Wildflowers
Beautiful wildflowers covering the hills with splashes of color make many of us want to find just the right wildflower to depict in a...
Donnett Vanek
Jun 11, 20225 min read
BAGSC Exhibition at Mt. San Antonio Gardens: “Artist’s Favorites”
The opening reception of 20 paintings by BAGSC artists, entitled "Artists' Favorites: An Exhibition at Mt. San Antonio Gardens" was held...
Diane Nelson Daly
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Opening Reception for BAGSC Exhibition at Mt. San Antonio Gardens
On Thursday, June 2, 2022 BAGSC members and their guests are invited to the opening reception of "Artists' Favorites: An Exhibition at...
Deborah Shaw
May 31, 20221 min read
BAGSC Field Trip to Greenwood Daylily Gardens
This is the year of the iris, at least in the eyes of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California. To celebrate its 25th...
Stephen Hampson
May 27, 20222 min read
More press coverage for "Gifts from Japan"
Joseph Gallivan, host of Art Focus on KBOO interviewed Sarah-Kate Nomura, Assistant Director of Exhibitions at the Portland Japanese...
Deborah Shaw
May 26, 20221 min read
This and That ; Reflections on 25 years of BAGSC
I have been a member of BAGSC for most of it's twenty-fiveyear history and during that time I have seen its members undertake some large...
Tania Norris
May 23, 20222 min read
Gifts From Japan – A Beautiful Exhibit at the Portland Japanese Garden Invites Contemplation
by Beth Stone Washington Park is a wonderful public oasis in Portland Oregon. Its 400+ acres include 2300 species of trees and 12 miles...
Beth Stone
May 19, 20223 min read
A few spaces are still available for "Transient Beauties: Iris in Watercolor with Carol Woodin"
Registration for Transient Beauties: Iris in Watercolor, a BAGSC one-day, online Zoom workshop with Carol Woodin is now open to both...
Deborah Shaw
May 16, 20221 min read
Iris Are Blooming!
Iris are blooming, unfolding graceful petals to catch the light of the spring morning. Iris is the Greek word for rainbow. In Greek...
Donnett Vanek
May 14, 20224 min read
Save the date! BAGSC 25th Anniversary and Celebration
We will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California on September 30, 2022. The event will be...
Gilly Shaeffer
Feb 5, 20221 min read
'Day of Botanical Art' 2022 Online
It's that time of year for BAGSC's annual 'Day of Botanical Art'. The theme this year is Medicinal Uses of Native California Plants. This...
communications141
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Registration Open for All! Painting Roses in Depth With Jenny Phillips, November 13, 2021
BAGSC is presenting renowned Australian artist Jenny Phillips in a Zoom workshop on November 13, 2021, 4 – 6 pm PST open to BAGSC members...
Mary Jansen
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Thus and That…. Notes from the BAGSC President
Tempus fugit! How time flies since my last This and That! It seems like last week since I wrote my previous column. I am extremely...
Tania Norris
Sep 2, 20214 min read
Stop that Thief!!!
Hard to believe, but there is an epidemic happening right under our eyes and I am a victim. BUT my being a victim is small compared to...
Tania Norris
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Botanical Art Classes at the LA Arboretum with Cristina Baltayian Return in August
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is re-starting their "Botanical Art & Illustration" classes led by Cristina...
Deborah Shaw
Jul 6, 20211 min read
Washington Post Article about the US Agriculture Department Paintings of Fruits and Nuts
The Washington Post has a wonderful article today by art critic Sebastian Smee, entitled These U.S. Agriculture Department paintings of...
Deborah Shaw
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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