Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques
What is the botany and basic taxonomy of a plant
A course by Happy Green Family , Graphic Designer and Botanical Artist
Joined February 2018
About the video: What is the botany and basic taxonomy of a plant
Overview
“I will tell you about the science that is dedicated to the study of plants. For me it is key to know the origin of these studies because to a large extent they have shaped the aesthetics that I use in my work today and they have also defined something key: the parts of the plants that I am also going to teach you.”
In this video lesson Happy Green Family addresses the topic: What is the botany and basic taxonomy of a plant, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques. Learn how to preserve and press plants to create unique botanical art compositions.
Partial transcription of the video
“Basic Botany and Plant Taxonomy In this lesson, I'm going to welcome you to the world of botany. Botany is the scientific base for the art that you're learning today. I'll teach you about its history, its evolution, and its importance for biology. Botany is the science that studies the features, properties, and processes of plants and vegetables, how they connect, what their vital processes are. Now join me in delving deeper into this topic. Botany is a scientific discipline that's part of biology dedicated to the study of plants, their structure, their characteristics, and properties. It's...”
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Course summary for: Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Collage, DIY, Fine Arts, Floral & Plant Design

Happy Green Family
A course by Happy Green Family
Camila is a graphic designer with experience in magazine design and the editorial field. The Colombian artist is the founder of Happy Green Family, a botanical laboratory focused on promoting creativity. The space helps her dedicate herself to taxonomy by exploring plants and finding new techniques to press and preserve them. Her mission is to bring people closer to nature and understand the wonderful benefits it can bring into our lives.
Camila’s clients enjoy being in contact with nature and are able to value the importance of the exclusive handmade pieces she creates. Her work can be found online and on social media.
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