Botanical Illustration = Art + Science
Experience artworks by instructors and students from Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration in Flora: Scientific Botanical Illustrations of Colorado Plants, on view now at the
School’s IN for Summer
Have you explored the first floor of the Freyer – Newman Center and noticed that two of the classrooms look a bit different than the others? Did you wonder just what those rooms were for or why there
Botanical Illustration: A Bounty of Inspiration
As senior graphic designer and illustrator at Denver Botanic Gardens, I have the unique and rewarding job of combining the science and art of the Gardens and presenting it to the world. If you have
From the Vault: Memories of Colorado in Painted Wildflowers
The permanent art collection at Denver Botanic Gardens contains wonderful artworks including botanical art and illustration, landscapes, natural history illustration and Gardens-related material. As a
School of Botanical Art & Illustration: We're Back!
We Are Back! This summer, our esteemed colleague Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski retired from her position as manager of the School of Botanical Art and Illustration. Mervi skillfully led the program for 13
Representation in Botany and Horticulture: Part 5
The Gardens’ mission is to connect people with plants. The actions we take in pursuit of that mission are guided by our core values, one of which remains especially relevant today: diversity. We have
The New Art Galleries Are Opening!
After months of planning, scheduling and installing, the new art galleries in the Freyer – Newman Center are opening Saturday, Sept. 26 with four shows! Two are from local Colorado artists, one
Gardens as Haven: Reflections Through Botanical Art & Illustration
As Denver Botanic Gardens opens its doors to welcome its visitors back, I have received so many heartwarming messages about how the Gardens’ spaces bring joy to people. It truly makes me happy to be