ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
For a long time Sarah has wanted to develop a range of online tutorials that focus on the development and creation of depth and detail in botanical and natural history illustration, using pen and ink, but also watercolour and gouache too.
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​There will be a detailed PDF accompanying each tutorial video. Not only that, some of the videos will take place on location. As well as focusing on depth and detail in your illustrations she will show you how to recognise the different visual layers when working on location, so that you will experience a holistic approach in understanding and illustrating your chosen subjects and the habitats in which they live.
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The main pens used for the pen and ink videos will be fine-line pens and Sarah will also introduce you to the Kuretake Bimoji Fude Pens. They are classed as brush pens, but in actual fact some of the nibs are quite firm. The ink they produce is a lovely dense black.
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For working in watercolour and/or gouache Sarah will recommend an affordable range of excellent quality paints, although of course you can use those that you have already.
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Would you like to improve your illustration techniques in botanical and natural history illustration?
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Do you feel that your illustrations may lack form and visual depth?
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Would you like to gain confidence working on location?
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Do you want to get the most from your materials and equipment?
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Would you like to increase your ecological knowledge so that you can fully appreciate and understand your chosen subjects and habitats?
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Do you want to illustrate habitat elements to include in future illustrations?
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Would you like to create interesting compositions, both in your sketchbook and full illustrations?
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Then these tutorials may be just what you are looking for!
The tutorials will be hosted on an easy to use, password controlled online platform.
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Tutorial notes and video links: These will be in PDF format which can be downloaded or printed, so that you can have it by your side as you work
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High quality instructional videos: Both in the studio and on location
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Flexible format: The course will be self-paced, in a modular format, so you can work when you want to and make the most of seasonal subject matter. Tutorials are not assessed
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Long-term access: Indefinite access to all content
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Affordable materials and equipment: None of the materials used for the course are prohibitively expensive and are carefully curated to ensure they are available from a range of locations and countries.​​​
Tutorials will be released in early 2026 and details will be announced in the online newsletter.
If you would like to be kept up to date with the tutorials development and news, please use the sign-up link below.