On Sunday, November 8, we welcome botanical illustrator Hilde Oreye to the Garden Shop of Meise Botanic Garden! On the occasion of her brand-new book Botanical Drawing, she will give an inspiring demonstration and happily sign your copy. The Garden Shop is located at the Welcome Square and is freely accessible without an entry ticket to the Botanic Garden.
Be sure to combine your visit to the book signing session with a lovely autumn walk through the grounds. The enchanting autumn colors of the trees form the perfect backdrop and the ideal starting point to gain inspiration for your own botanical artworks!
About the book 'Botanical Drawing'
The book Botanical Drawing guides you step by step through the art of detailed representation of plants and flowers. Each chapter offers a clear contour drawing, practical color instructions with pencil, and a coloring page to get started yourself. Thanks to handy QR codes, you can also watch short demonstrative videos in which various techniques are clearly explained.
You will not only learn to draw and color accurately, but also develop your eye for detail: observing, measuring, and subtly mixing colors. Along the way, you will also discover fascinating botanical facts.
To provide optimal comfort while drawing and coloring, the book features a special open binding, allowing it to lie effortlessly flat on the table.
The unglued spine is therefore not a production flaw, but a very deliberate and functional choice!
Practical information
- When? Sunday, November 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where? Garden Shop Meise Botanic Garden, Nieuwelaan 38.
- Price? The book signing session and demo are free to attend.
Who is Hilde Oreye?
Hilde Oreye is a botanical illustrator, SBA fellow, and president of the Association of Botanical Artists Belgium non-profit organization. As a passionate freelance artist, she accurately brings the wondrous plant world to life. Her deep passion for nature and botanical art is contagious for anyone wanting to discover the beauty of plants and flowers.
“Drawing is observing, and observing is learning. Since I started botanical drawing, a wonderful world has opened up to me. Previously I already had a weakness for nature, but now I have great admiration, not only for the grand things, but also for the smallest.”
