Follow natural science illustrator Tessa Storm Jacques down the rabbit hole of botanical illustration! Tessa will guide us through the process of choosing a specimen, composition and sketching, painting prep, and the joys of color with acrylic inks. A well of artistic knowledge, Tessa is passionate about answering your questions and sharing all she knows! She is a classically trained illustrator, driven by her deep love of our planet and all its natural wonders. When painting, she 'sees' deeper into her subjects than their visual appearance, and strives to capture the vision within her mind's eye. It is her hope that her work will inspire others to stop and take in the world around them, noticing nuances we often overlook, and appreciate the wonders around us.