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Draw Botanical We teach confident self-expression through botanical art. Online drawing courses with founder Wendy Hollender and a team of great instructors.

Embrace your creative sides with lessons from Draw Botanical in the Catskill Mountains. I, Wendy Hollender, owner of Draw Botanical, am a botanical artist, author, and instructor offering services to companies large and small, as well as individuals throughout the country. My lessons are ideal for people wanting to learn how to draw and/or paint plants, fruit, vegetables, and other items of nature, or for those wanting to learn how to use colored pencil for realistic rendering. I provide very easy step by step instructions for every of artist. It is a truly fun way of connecting with nature and learning about plants. In addition, as a professional botanical artist with several years of experience, I provide my work to a wide variety of companies and publications in need of botanical art illustrations for the purpose of articles, book covers, magazines, or other advertisements. If you have a label for a product that you are developing and you want a botanical on the label, look no further!

NEXT WEEKEND! Join John Muir Laws, Wendy Hollender, & Carol Wooding at BLOOM, a unique 3-day retreat focused on botanica...
07/27/2026

NEXT WEEKEND! Join John Muir Laws, Wendy Hollender, & Carol Wooding at BLOOM, a unique 3-day retreat focused on botanical art and nature sketchbooking, Aug 7-9, 2026 (or day-cation for Sat/Sun only!). Demos and drawing sessions are perfectly balanced with down time, including a couple of intimate music breaks with Jay Ungar & Molly Mason. Plus good food and comfy lodging at The Ashokan Center, and friendly fellows who share your passion for nature and art. Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026 (link in bio)

Embark on an immersive botanical drawing art retreat with artists Wendy Hollender and Veronica Fannin in the heart of th...
06/29/2026

Embark on an immersive botanical drawing art retreat with artists Wendy Hollender and Veronica Fannin in the heart of the Loire Valley, France, June 2-9, 2027. Learn how to capture the natural world through the practice of botanical drawing, experimenting with techniques that bring plants and flowers to life on the page. Instructors focus on teaching, and Uptrek handles the rest, from lodging and dining to activities and…See details and register at https://uptrek.com/retreat/botanical-drawing-art-retreat-artists-wendy-hollender-veronica-fannin-france (link in bio)

Your BLOOM schedule is yours to design. 🌺✏️ Choose from sessions like Intro to Nature Journaling, Working on Vellum, Com...
06/18/2026

Your BLOOM schedule is yours to design. 🌺✏️ Choose from sessions like Intro to Nature Journaling, Working on Vellum, Combining Watercolor & Colored Pencil, Sketching Birds in the Field, Flowers by Family, and more. No sign-ups, no pressure, just follow your curiosity. August 7–9, 2026, Ashokan Center, NY. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio)

06/15/2026

"For anyone who wants to learn a ton about botanical drawing while meeting incredibly nice people and being in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable, this retreat is for them!" -Barb S.
Fill your cups at BLOOM, Aug. 7-9, 2026! Learn pro tips and techniques for sketching birds, drawing flowers by family, painting on vellum, and more. Not only are there 5 experienced educators and amazing artists, but also they're available any time for you to ask questions and get help whenever you need it. See all the delicious details that make this retreat so dreamy at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026 (link in bio)

You'll leave BLOOM with a sketchbook full of your own original work and a whole new way of seeing the world. ✨🌿 Each par...
06/13/2026

You'll leave BLOOM with a sketchbook full of your own original work and a whole new way of seeing the world. ✨🌿 Each participant receives a Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling, plus new skills, lasting confidence, and friendships to keep forever. August 7–9, 2026, Ashokan Center, NY. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio)

The best lessons don't always happen in class. 🌿☕ At BLOOM, our instructors share meals with you, sketch beside you, and...
06/11/2026

The best lessons don't always happen in class. 🌿☕ At BLOOM, our instructors share meals with you, sketch beside you, and stroll the trails with you. Ask the question that came up after class. Get a second look at your sketchbook page over morning coffee. This is learning in the fullest, warmest, most inspiring sense. August 7–9, 2026, Ashokan Center, NY. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸 Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio)

Carol Woodin has been painting on vellum for thirty years and has taught her watercolor techniques to people around the ...
06/08/2026

Carol Woodin has been painting on vellum for thirty years and has taught her watercolor techniques to people around the world. She was drawn into the field through an interest in wild orchids in upstate New York and is excited to share her methods with you in the same region.
Join her, along with John Muir Laws, Wendy Hollender, Vern Fannin, & Pam Thompson on August 7–9, 2026 at The Ashokan Center in NY. Early bird pricing ($875) ends TODAY June 8, then $899. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸 Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio).

Wendy Hollender is a botanical illustrator, author, and instructor, as well as the founder of Draw Botanical. She is not...
06/05/2026

Wendy Hollender is a botanical illustrator, author, and instructor, as well as the founder of Draw Botanical. She is not only endlessly talented at illustrating and describing nature’s bounty, but is also a gifted educator who helps everyone truly bring to life the flowers and plants they draw.
Join her, along with John Muir Laws, Carol Woodin, Vern Fannin, & Pam Thompson at our BLOOM retreat on August 7–9, 2026 at The Ashokan Center in NY. Early bird pricing ($875) ends June 8, then $899. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸 Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio)

John Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement, as well as a renowned au...
06/03/2026

John Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement, as well as a renowned author, illustrator, and educator. He is the co-founder and president of the Wild Wonder Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community.
Join him, along with Wendy Hollender, Carol Woodin, Vern Fannin, & Pam Thompson at our BLOOM retreat on August 7–9, 2026 at The Ashokan Center in NY. On-site lodging is limited, so book now! 🌸 Learn more at drawbotanical.com/bloom-2026/ (link in bio)

12/01/2025

Save almost $200! Access to 19 botanical drawing lesson videos for LIFE - $480 value when purchased separately, but you can get ALL 19 for only $289 as a Gifts of Gratitude VIP through THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 7, 2025. Learn more at drawbotanical.com/links or link in bio

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