About the Artist

Liz Fusco is an award-winning, Long Island artist and has been painting and drawing for most of her life. Liz began painting in oils and her subjects were typically landscape and nature scenes. She loves plein-air painting in oil and watercolor.

Being an avid gardener and lover of plants and flowers, Liz had always wanted to learn the skill of Botanical Illustration. After completing a three-year long process at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, New York, Liz added Certified Botanical Illustration to her other education credentials.

A nature lover, Liz enjoys painting "flower portraits"and butterflies in watercolor, using the many specimens in her own garden as her subjects. She works either outside in her garden or home studio in Kings Park, New York. 

Liz teaches watercolor workshops throughout Long Island. 

Awards: Roth Award for Distinction in Botanical Illustration, Filoli Gardens, San Francisco, 2017

Honorable Mention Award: Art League of Long Island, New York, 2019

Botanical Illustration has been around since about 50 CE and made popular by many artists throughout history, including the master, Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840). People’s love for painting flowers and plants and including them in their artwork is still in practice today.

Students will learn how to accurately draw a live specimen by using careful observation and measuring. After completing the drawing, the students will transfer the drawing to watercolor paper and begin painting with watercolor washes and finishing with dry brush techniques. Patience is key! Some drawing skills helpful, but not necessary for this intro class.

DISCLAIMER: All classes require a minimum of 3 students per class per session unless a higher minimum is required by an individual instructor. Any class that does not meet the 3 person minimum before the start of the new session will be canceled. Calls and emails are made to any enrolled students in classes that have not met registration minimums to ensure student satisfaction.

Material List

Day & Time: Mondays 1:30pm - 4:30pm, In-studio

*Image: Instructor work