Marjorie Leggitt

10/04/2026

Herbarium specimen of Populus tremuloides and one of my Flora of North America illustrations

I just finished teaching a pen and ink workshop called “Reconstructing Botanical Roadkill” denverbotanicgardens at the ASBA (American Society of Botanical Artists) ASBA Conference in Denver Colorado.

Why use dry, flattened plants to work from? They’re an amazing resource when one has to illustrate plants that grow elsewhere; when it’s the wrong time of year to see a plant in bud, flower, foliated…; to observe the multitude of variations in a single species. The benefits of using dried plant material to draw from goes on and on.

However, visually reconstructing dried, flat material to look as though it’s alive and in 3D is a whole other matter!!

09/20/2026

What an amazing experience teaching at and attending the 2026 Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. Thank you

This was the first time I’ve taught this 15 hour class in just 80 minutes; to over 650 students!

Although many shun the idea of teaching art online, by doing so, it provides the opportunity to people from all around the world, many of whom may otherwise be unable to take an art class.

Equally important, online nature journaling classes encourage people to be curious about and connect with nature. With a better understanding of the world around us, we all become better stewards of this fragile planet we call home.

09/17/2026

Day 3: The Perpetual Journal session with Lara Gastinger. What an amazing workshop 30 minutes to watch, sketch and paint the Tulip Poplar leaf. Unfortunately I didn’t draw on water media paper so skipped the painting and just kept journaling other plants (and a shell) in my studio!!
Thank you Wild Wonder Foundation Lara Call Gastinger

09/16/2026

A bit of LIGHTNING ROUND PROMPTS quick sketching today during the WILD WONDER 2026 Conference Wild Wonder Foundation

09/04/2026

Artwork created for the Sustainable Connections Farm to Table program in Whatcom and Skagit counties, WA

Sustainable Connections advances a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.

The Farm To Table Trails Program features 9 curated route with 59 stops across Whatcom and Skagit counties to promote local agriculture.

Bags can be purchased at Community Food Co-op

08/30/2026

For more information : https://linesandlat.com/trip1

07/15/2026

This very fun workshop sold out last year. Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD pricing through August 31st.
For more information - https://linesandlat.com/trip1

06/03/2026

Very excited about these upcoming teaching collaboratives.
For more information: www.marjorieleggitt.com

05/15/2026

Reading about the history of the Trsteno Arboretun in Trsteno, Croatia.

The 1494, Ivan Marino Gucetic-Gozze build a summer residence and land out the gardens on his estate. The garden plan presents a typical Dubrovnik Renaissance garden much earlier than the better known French and Italian Renaissance garden.

05/15/2026