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A trip to Portland to see the "Gifts from Japan" exhibition
Recently I visited the “Gifts from Japan” exhibition at the Portland Japanese Garden, in Portland, Oregon. This was the first time for me...
Mitsuko Schultz
Jun 23, 20223 min read


Nina Antze to teach colored pencil workshop at Madrona Marsh
by Deb Shaw California Current, colored pencil by Nina Antze, © 2018. There are still a few seats left! Nina Antze will be teaching her...
Deborah Shaw
Jan 19, 20191 min read

Celebrating Silver-The ASBA Turns 25!
by Janice Hoiberg Dudleya greenei, Greene’s Live-Forever, Watercolor on paper by Ellie Yun-Hui Tu, © 2015. This year ASBA celebrates its...
Deborah Shaw
Dec 22, 20181 min read


Suzanne Kuuskmae’s New Studio at Destination: Art
by Suzanne Kuuskmae, posted by Deb Shaw Suzanne Kuuskmae will be starting private botanical drawing/painting lessons next week in her...
Deborah Shaw
May 7, 20181 min read

Connecting with the Biodiversity Heritage Library
by Janice Sharp and Deborah Shaw Do you use the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) to teach, inform or inspire your artwork? If so, BHL...
Deborah Shaw
Feb 6, 20181 min read

Call for Entries: “Native Roots” — Plants Native to El Dorado County, California
by Caitlin Thompson, sent by Nina Antze, posted by Deb Shaw El Dorado Arts Council, located in Placerville, is currently seeking artists...
Deborah Shaw
Dec 6, 20172 min read
Call for Entries for Filoli Gardens 20th Annual Botanical Art Exhibition
by Lee McCaffree and Nina Antze, posted by Deb Shaw Celebrate the abundance of spring flowers on display in Filoli’s magnificent historic...
Deborah Shaw
Nov 16, 20171 min read


California Native Plant Society Call for Entries
by Janice Sharp, posted by Deb Shaw The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will be holding its 2018 Conservation Conference February...
Deborah Shaw
Aug 21, 20171 min read


All about the Ficus (Fig) Family
by Lesley Randall, posted by Deb Shaw In preparation for the upcoming BAGSC Exhibition, Ficus at San Diego Botanic Garden, here is a bit...
Deborah Shaw
Aug 8, 20173 min read


BAGSC’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Gilly Shaeffer, posted by Deb Shaw Save-the-date postcard, designed by Jan and Chas Clouse, featuring Gilly Shaeffer’s watercolor of a...
Deborah Shaw
Mar 5, 20172 min read


Artists’ Open House at the Gallery in the LA Arboretum Library
by Susan Eubank, posted by Deb Shaw Peacock! Plant! The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is hosting an Open Art Exhibits...
Deborah Shaw
Nov 2, 20162 min read


Call for Entries for “Portraits of the Garden” at Descanso Gardens
by Beth Stone © 2016, Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. Image information: Matilija Poppies, © Descanso Gardens. Descanso Gardens has...
Deborah Shaw
Sep 16, 20161 min read


Gentle Reminder for BAGSC Members: “Cornucopia” Submission Deadline Coming Up Soon
by Deb Shaw “Fragaria x ananassa ‘Fragoo Pink’,” Strawberry, watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2013, all rights reserved. Submission...
Deborah Shaw
Jul 27, 20161 min read


Deadline Extended for Submission to The California Islands Symposium Art Exibition
by Deb Shaw The California Islands Symposium Art Exhibition will be held October 3 – 7, 2016 in Ventura, California during the Symposium...
Deborah Shaw
Jul 9, 20161 min read


Call for Entries for “2016 California Open” at TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station
by Sally Jacobs, posted by Deb Shaw Cover of the Call for Entries PDF brochure for “2016 California Open Exhibition” at TAG Gallery, in...
Deborah Shaw
Jun 20, 20162 min read


Plant Introductions from The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden
by Janice Sharp, posted by Deb Shaw Download a PDF of plant introductions by the Los Angeles Arboretum, beginning in 1957 by clicking the...
Deborah Shaw
Jun 8, 20162 min read


Call for Entries for BAGSC’s Arboretum Library Exhibition, “Capturing the Arboretum: The Art of Bota
by Janice Sharp, posted by Deb Shaw Akiko Enokido painted this watercolor of Chorisia speciosa, Floss Silk Tree, at the Los Angeles...
Deborah Shaw
May 29, 20161 min read


Call for Entries: BAGSC “Cornucopia” at the San Diego Botanic Gardens
by Lesley Randall, posted by Deb Shaw “Fragaria x ananassa ‘Fragoo Pink’,” Strawberry, watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2013, all rights...
Deborah Shaw
May 29, 20162 min read


Extension on “Focus on Nature XIV” Submission Deadline
by Patricia Kernan, posted by Deb Shaw Focus on Nature logo Unfortunately, the “Focus on Nature” (FON XIV) on-line submission form was...
Deborah Shaw
Mar 16, 20161 min read

Call for Entries: The Beauty of Botanicals 2016
by Jody Williams, posted by Deb Shaw OA Gallery logo A new ASBA exhibition opportunity has materialized rather quickly: OA Gallery, a...
Deborah Shaw
Mar 4, 20162 min read
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