About us
The Botanical Art Society of Australia (BASA) has been formed as a non-profit organisation to foster and promote the development of botanical art nationwide and to bring together people who have a love of plants and of the botanical art form.
The Society meets on a regular basis where guest speakers give interesting and informative presentations. Members also receive a Newsletter three times per year, and the Society holds an annual juried exhibition.
A warm welcome is extended to all interested people in New South Wales, interstate and overseas who would like to further their interest in plants and botanical art by becoming a member of the Society.
Botanical Art can be described as a liaison between the disciplines of art and science. Specifically, the aim is to capture the essence of the plant; its form, texture and growth habits, in a two-dimensional medium such as painting and drawing. Watercolour is a traditional medium and its translucent qualities compliment the beauty of the plant. The typical range of subjects for the botanical artist include native and exotic flowers and plants, fruits and vegetables.
