My Journey in Botanical Illustration by Marta Arrojo
My name is Marta Arrojo and this is my journey.
It all began with an empty nest. About four years ago,with the encouragement and loving support of my husband, I started taking watercolor classes and drawing workshops. Two years ago I attended a five-day Botanical Illustration workshop at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida and I was hooked! Since then I knew I had to draw and illustrate flowers and botanical subjects. It has become a passion that I love and hold dear to my heart. It is a beautiful and delightul adventure. And the fun and pleasure is in the day-to-day discovery and exploration of the natural beauty around us. It is a journey that I hope to continue and enjoy for many years to come. The Portfolio I am sharing with you here displays a sampling of my work, including the work I have completed for Cornell University's Botanical Illustration Distance Learning Program . Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy!
Biography
I am emerging botanical artist. I love to depict the beauty of botanical subjects in a variety of media, especially in watercolor and colored pencil.
Art Education
Distance Diploma Course in Botanical Illustration Current undertaking
Society of Botanical Artists, London Expected graduation: April 2017
Botanical Illustration Certificate February 2014 - March 2015
Botanical Illustration I, II and III
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences-School of Integrative Plant Sciences
Department of Horticulture Distance Learning Program
Intensive Drawing Workshop August 2013
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Intermediate Watercolor July 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design
Various workshops and classes where I studied under:
Marcia-Eames Sheavly (Cornell)
Billy Showell
Anna Mason
Olivia Braida-Chiusano
Brian Bomeisler
J.D. Hillberry
Jean Brinton-Jaecks
Deborah Ross
Memberships
Society of Botanical Artists (Student Membership), London, England
American Society of Botanical Artists, United States
Florida Society of Botanical Artists
Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region
Art Center Manatee
2010 - present
2010 - present