Practice Makes Perfect II: Botanical Illustration Sketchbook

A project in Denver, CO by School of Botanical Art and Illustration
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This art book features the inspiring talent of students and instructors at Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Illustration
Backers: 259
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105

Funded: $27,284 of $16,000
Dates: Jun 6th -> Jul 6th (30 days)
Project By: School of Botanical Art and Illustration
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Latest News

Last minute deal!

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Increase your pledge level at least with $20 before the end of this project and get an extra high quality print from our 2017 Artist-in-resident, Işik Güner! Ratibida columnifera, a Colorado native by Işik Güner, watercolor  (Read More)

The six remaining hours!

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
(Guzmania X by Karey Swan, watercolor) We have six hours are remaining of our Kickstarter project, at the moment we have secured the publication of this book plus three artist-in-resident positions. Thank you all for your fantastic support! We have... (Read More)

Less than 24 hours to go!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) and the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) by Sally Grew, ink We have less than 24 hours left of our drive - time to remind your procrastinating friend to get this book, filled with exciting... (Read More)

We reached the second stretch goal!

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ta-Da!!! We reached the second stretch goal and Dr. M. got her painting finished - and no, Doctor M. was not painting the Amorphophallus, she was painting the second Artist-in-Resident in action! (cartoon by David Clarke). Thank you all for your... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal?

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
# 1-2 of four: Setting up the easel....  #1-3: Dr. M. hurrying to paint - there is not much time left... Can we reach today the second stretch goal and support for the second artist-in-resident position? (Drawings by David Clarke)  (Read More)

We are running towards to our second stretch goal

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dr. M rushing to ... First of the series of 4 illustrations by David Clarke We are half way through to reach our second stretch goal - thank you for your support. Keep spreading the word and see what happens for Dr. M - we have 14 days left of this... (Read More)

Our First Stretch Goal is Unlocked!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Ratibida columnifera, watercolor by Işık Güner, our 2017 Artist-in-Resident  Thanks to your generous support we have now unlocked the first 6-week Artist-in-Resident position! You might be our 2019 A-I-R! We are adding a new incentive: High... (Read More)

We reach the Goal!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Just incredible! Thank you all for your support! Let's go for the first stretch goal and the first 6-week Artist/Illustrator-in-Residency position at Denver Botanic Gardens. Aquilegia coerulea, Colorado Columbine - our state flower - John Pastoriza... (Read More)

Perhaps today?

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dr. M. climbing the bean stock at Denver Botanic Gardens, and just below the goal to publish the sketchbook (illustration by David Clarke)  Over 90% of the climb done!  (Read More)

7th day and 74% funded - Can we start dreaming?

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Lots of excitement around here! The new publication is getting closer and perhaps we can start planning for the first stretch goal (support for the 6-week paid Artist/Illustration in Residency position)? Thank you all! A cottonwood leaf from the... (Read More)

We have passed the half way mark - 55% funded!!!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for everyone for the support, please continue talking about this great project to your friends and enjoy the weekend! NOTE: You might like to pick up the book and possible reward in person from Denver Botanic Gardens. That is completely... (Read More)

A New Reward Added!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We added a new award to go with the numbered copy of Practice Makes Perfect II for $120 (+mailing): A handmade leather covered archival renaissance bound sketchbook. The covers of the 128-page sketchbooks are lined with cow-hide or reindeer-hide. The... (Read More)

Clivia miniata by Jenny Phillips (image)

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the signed Artist Proof of Clivia miniata by Jenny Phillips which goes along the Practice Makes Perfect II for $120 - please click to see the image.  (Read More)

Day #2 is starting!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We just finished the day#1 and during the first 24 hours we reached 40% of our primary goal and get the book published. A huge THANK you for your support and please keep spreading the word! Couple of additional spreads from the book: Sally Grew, ink... (Read More)

Project We Love - stamp!!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 24 hours after the launch our project got a "Project We Love" stamp from the Arts Outreach Specialist at Kickstarter!  Thank you for supporting this project and please, continue spreading the word!  (Read More)

Sara Simblet's enhanced prints (published in The New Sylva)

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The images are from the book, the enhanced prints are much larger. These are part of some of the pledges: Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) page #258-258 in The New Sylva, 18” x 24” Alnus glutinosa (# page 40-41 in The New Sylva, 15” x... (Read More)

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