Friday, February 14th, 1-2:00 pm – da Vinci Through Thought and Life

Friday, February 14th, 1-2:00 pm – da Vinci Through Thought and Life

Friday, February 14, 2025 – 1 to 2pm EST

daVinci Art Science Roundtable –

da Vinci Through Thought and Life

daVinci Art Science Roundtable

The daVinci art science roundtables are a facilitated monthly series of exploratory discussions for artists and scientists to talk about the culture of their two fields and how they might collaborate more meaningfully. Ultimately, the discussions also explore how collaborations intersect with public understanding of science. The roundtables began with the basic assumptions that discussion between the artists and scientists had the potential to create new knowledge and ideas that would be of interest to the participants and eventually to the public as well.

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the multifaceted genius of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s most profound figures in both art and science. This dialogue aims to delve into the intersections of da Vinci’s artistic masterpieces and his groundbreaking scientific inquiries, highlighting how his insatiable curiosity and innovative mindset shaped the Renaissance era and continue to influence contemporary thought. Participants will explore da Vinci’s techniques in painting, such as sfumato and chiaroscuro, and how these artistic methods relate to his scientific observations in anatomy, engineering, and natural phenomena. The conversation will also examine the role of da Vinci’s notebooks, which reveal his thoughts on art, anatomy, mechanics, and the natural world, illustrating his belief in the interconnectedness of knowledge.

The roundtable will encourage audience participation, inviting attendees to pose questions and share their perspectives on how da Vinci’s legacy persists in current art and scientific practices. By reflecting on da Vinci’s life and thought processes, the discussion seeks to inspire a deeper appreciation for the value of interdisciplinary approaches in both creative and scientific endeavors. Join us as we celebrate and analyze the life and contributions of Leonardo da Vinci, igniting a dialogue that honors his timeless influence on the worlds of art and science.

Join us for this free event on Friday, Feburary 14, 2025, from 1pm to 2pm EST.

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References and Readings: 

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/29904/pg29904-images.htmlLinks:

 

Field Sketching Galls with Robin Carlson Part 2

Field Sketching Galls with Robin Carlson Part 2

About Robin

Robin Lee Carlson is a natural science illustrator and the author of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals. She builds careful observations of the natural world into deeper commentary on ecology and climate change, and her work centers on field sketching ecoreportage, living documentation of the ever-accelerating transformation of ecosystems by human activity. Her work has also appeared in The Common, the literary journal of Amherst College, and in Arnoldia, the magazine of the Harvard University Arboretum. She teaches online and in-person workshops that combine drawing, painting, and natural history.

Robin is one of the 2024 recipients of the Fireline Fellowship, part of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections Program in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.

https://robinleecarlson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anthropocenesketchbook/

Field Sketching Galls

A Field Journal Sketching Experience with Robin Carlson

Part 2: Galls in Willow, Manzanita, Alder, and Rose – Monday, March 24, 2025 – 7 to 8:30pm (Eastern)

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $30 per session

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The daVinci Pursuit is pleased to welcome illustrator and author Robin Carlson to our second series of online workshops about sketching galls in the field. In this series of two workshops, we will combine drawing, painting, and natural science. The classes will weave scientific knowledge into accessible and engaging instruction, where students actively create stories in their own artwork. 

Field Sketching Galls

Robin Lee Carlson

A gall is the eye-catching result of an intricate interaction between an insect and a plant. Galls offer a peek into the often unseen relationships between species in an ecosystem, and are exciting treasures to find when out exploring in nature.

I’d like to invite you to join me for a two-part series about sketching galls in the field. The first workshop will focus on different kinds of oak galls and the wasps that form them. The second workshop will look at galls formed by other insects (and mites) on other plant species. We’ll work in ink and watercolor and try out different techniques for drawing galls and gall-forming insects. At the end of each session, there will be time to ask questions and share your work and insights.

The workshops are designed to work together to build a picture of gall diversity, but either one can also be taken as a standalone class. Registrants will be able to attend live online and will also have access to a recording of the workshop.

Made possible through the generous support of the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitiable Foundation

Field Sketching Galls with Robin Carlson Part 1

Field Sketching Galls with Robin Carlson Part 1

About Robin

Robin Lee Carlson is a natural science illustrator and the author of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals. She builds careful observations of the natural world into deeper commentary on ecology and climate change, and her work centers on field sketching ecoreportage, living documentation of the ever-accelerating transformation of ecosystems by human activity. Her work has also appeared in The Common, the literary journal of Amherst College, and in Arnoldia, the magazine of the Harvard University Arboretum. She teaches online and in-person workshops that combine drawing, painting, and natural history.

Robin is one of the 2024 recipients of the Fireline Fellowship, part of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections Program in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.

https://robinleecarlson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anthropocenesketchbook/

Field Sketching Galls

A Field Journal Sketching Experience with Robin Carlson

Part 1: Oak Galls – Monday, February 24, 2025 – 7 to 8:30pm (Eastern)

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $30 per session

Register

The daVinci Pursuit is pleased to welcome illustrator and author Robin Carlson to our second series of online workshops about sketching galls in the field. In this series of two workshops, we will combine drawing, painting, and natural science. The classes will weave scientific knowledge into accessible and engaging instruction, where students actively create stories in their own artwork. 

Field Sketching Galls

Robin Lee Carlson

A gall is the eye-catching result of an intricate interaction between an insect and a plant. Galls offer a peek into the often unseen relationships between species in an ecosystem, and are exciting treasures to find when out exploring in nature.

I’d like to invite you to join me for a two-part series about sketching galls in the field. The first workshop will focus on different kinds of oak galls and the wasps that form them. The second workshop will look at galls formed by other insects (and mites) on other plant species. We’ll work in ink and watercolor and try out different techniques for drawing galls and gall-forming insects. At the end of each session, there will be time to ask questions and share your work and insights.

The workshops are designed to work together to build a picture of gall diversity, but either one can also be taken as a standalone class. Registrants will be able to attend live online and will also have access to a recording of the workshop.

Made possible through the generous support of the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitiable Foundation

More: A Guide to Sketching in the Field with Robin Carlson Part 3

More: A Guide to Sketching in the Field with Robin Carlson Part 3

A Guide to Sketching in the Field

Recorded Session: A Field Journal Sketching Experience with Robin Carlson

Part 3: Continue Exploring after The Field Trip – Session Ended – But you can still register for the recording at the link below.

Location: Online via Zoom Recording

Cost: $30 per session

Register for Recorded Session

The daVinci Pursuit is pleased to welcome illustrator and author Robin Carlson to our first series of online workshops about sketching in the field. In this series of three workshops, we will combine drawing, painting, and natural science. The classes will weave scientific knowledge into accessible and engaging instruction, where students actively create stories in their own artwork.

About Robin

Robin Lee Carlson is a natural science illustrator and the author of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals. She builds careful observations of the natural world into deeper commentary on ecology and climate change, and her work centers on field sketching ecoreportage, living documentation of the ever-accelerating transformation of ecosystems by human activity. Her work has also appeared in The Common, the literary journal of Amherst College, and in Arnoldia, the magazine of the Harvard University Arboretum. She teaches online and in-person workshops that combine drawing, painting, and natural history.

Robin is one of the 2024 recipients of the Fireline Fellowship, part of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections Program in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.

https://robinleecarlson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anthropocenesketchbook/

Made possible through the generous support of the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitiable Foundation

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