PURPOSE
Dedicated to the realistic portrayal and documentation of plants and flowers (the Botanical Arts) and natural science subjects (Naturalist Arts, Wildlife Arts, Scientific Illustration).

MEMBERSHIP
Restricted. ALL levels welcome but membership here is a privlege. You must introduce yourself upon joining or your name will be removed. Be a generous and active subscriber.

WELCOME
Welcome artists, photographers, fanciers, directors, illustrators, collectors, calligraphers, naturalists, gardeners, botanists, scientists, growers, explorers, directors, writers, journalers, educators, birders, shopkeepers, curators, printers, historians, enthusiasts...the curious!

Founded by Cynthia Padilla, Botanical Artist/Naturalist Illustrator/Instructor.

"Use what talents you posses, the woods would be very silent if only those birds that sang best sang."-Henry Van Dyke

FLICKER ALBUM
http://www.flickr.com/groups/botanicalart/

While our collective work will encompass a wide range of styles and mediums, be mindful of the narrow focus unique to this group. Add no more than (4) photos a day of:

1) Botanical Arts.
2) Naturalist/ Wildlife/ Marine Scientific Arts & Illustration.
3) Field Notes/Journals/Sketchbook Entries.
4) Photography.
5) Plein Air.
6) Artist Image.
7) Other-Inquire.

Post only those images that fall within the confines of the posted guidelines.