Introductory Course in Botanical Illustrations at the Museum Bayerisches Vogtland, Hof
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Botany with the Brush: Watercolor Art, Precision, and Calm in Hof
A focused art experience awaits you on Saturday, February 28, 2026, when the artist from Hof, Katja Katholing-Bloss, introduces you to the world of Botanical Illustration. Participants at the Museum Bayerisches Vogtland will experience how accurate observation, fine lines, and delicate colors create lifelike leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Introduction to a Rare Art Form
Botanical Illustration, once a medium for teaching and documentation, is now an independent art form characterized by scientific precision. In this introductory course, Katholing-Bloss will demonstrate step by step how the examination of works, light direction, and watercolor techniques work together to capture the essence of a plant in a precise and poetic manner.
Artist with International Roots
Hailing from Hof, Katholing-Bloss is a member and board member of the Society of Botanical Artists in London, well-regarded in professional circles. Her exhibition Nature Becomes Art 2.0 in spring 2023 in Hof showcased how convincingly she conveys her expertise and translates aesthetic experience into conveyable learning steps.
Material, Method, Subject
From contours to washes to final accents: The curation of the course follows the creative process of classic watercolor painting. Please bring: HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, kitchen roll, small white porcelain plate, two small glasses. Provided on-site: paper, brushes, watercolor paints, reference photo, information sheets. You are welcome to use your own tried-and-true tools.
Learning Objective: Learning to See
The training of the eye is at the center. Color temperatures, leaf veins, volume through tonal values, edge qualities, and negative shapes will be worked on in a calm work rhythm. The result: a sensitive plant study that combines nature observation and artistic handwriting.
Visitor Feedback
The reactions of visitors are clear: The course excites art lovers.
- Instagram: One comment praises the calm of the exhibition atmosphere and the precise guidance
- Facebook: A participant writes that she has rarely painted so concentrated and relaxed
- YouTube: A viewer highlights the clear demonstration of washes and edge management
Conclusion
Those who want to see plants with new eyes will find the ideal entry point here. The precision and poetry of Botanical Illustration merge into an intense studio moment. Secure your place and experience how observation shines in watercolor.
Official Channels of Katja Katholing-Bloss and Museum Bayerisches Vogtland:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katjakatholingbloss/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museum.bayerisches.vogtland/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuseumBayerischesVogtland/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTiseX9ohbBazAA2FULIzw
- Website: https://katjakatholing-bloss.com/
- Website: https://www.hof.de/leben-erleben/museum-bayerisches-vogtland
