| “Illustrating Orchids” Exhibit |
| Event Happens: May 08, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010 |
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday -Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. -5 p.m., Sundays. The Florida Museum of Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd. Suite 1, DeLand. The exhibition presents the art of two botanical illustrators whose work is the epitome, not only of scientific illustration, but also of the creative perfection that makes the works great art. Blanche Ames Ames (1878-1969) and Marion Ruff Sheehan (1924-1998) used their extensive artistic abilities to document the form and structure of the numerous genera of orchids. The exhibition includes original ink drawings, watercolors and lithographs made from the originals. The exhibition will be enhanced by presentations about the artists, orchids and illustration. Orchid workshops will also be offered including repotting and plant evaluations. (386) 873-2976. www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org. |
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