Capture the beauty of orchids in bloom during an inspiring painting experience in the Conservatory.
Surrounded by the vibrant colors, graceful forms, and lush atmosphere of the orchid display, take time to observe these exquisite flowers and translate their beauty onto canvas.
Whether you are drawn to the delicate details of an individual bloom or the way orchids interact with their surroundings, this class encourages you to slow down, look closely, and find your own artistic perspective. Enjoy the opportunity to paint directly from the living plants while exploring color, composition, and technique in the inspiring setting of the Conservatory.
Location
Orchid House
Instructors
Diana Heitzman
Diana Heitzman is an artist who is active in botanical painting. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and studied at Temple University in Rome, Italy. Post-graduation, Heitzman studied graphic design and advertising at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and worked as an art director. Heitzman has taught in Cape May County as well as Mt Cuba Center and Center of the Creative Arts in Delaware. She has shown her work in several galleries and completed multiple commissions, including the Wilmington Flower Market Poster. For the past 20 years she has exhibited and sold her paintings at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.
