Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

09/01/2026

Botanical artwork is being delivered to the West Chester Art Center for our PSBI Members Show. Opening reception is September 10, 5-7pm

08/28/2026

Just a few days left to join the Members Show ai CCAA in West Chester PA. Sign up on the members section of our website.

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

08/10/2026

Great instructor from PSBI

Late September is the year's most generous moment for the sketchbook artist. Leaves are at the height of their color, seed heads are heavy and ripe, berries glow against darkening stems, and the first hints of bare branch architecture are just beginning to show. The landscape is abundant, specific, and fleeting — exactly the conditions a field journal was made for.
In this hands-on workshop, you will build a field journal page dedicated to autumn's peak, working in graphite, Micron pen, and watercolor. Learn to observe the colors, textures, and forms of the season with fresh attention, and develop techniques for recording botanical subjects at their most expressive moment. Leave with a richly worked spread and the skills and confidence to continue your field journal practice as the season unfolds around you.
All skill levels welcome
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08/10/2026

These are artists from our group

If you've ever wondered what a florilegium actually is, and how you
might start — or join — one yourself, this session is for you! If you want to see 35 artworks and learn the stories behind them and their plants, this session is also for you! Register here: https://www.asba-art.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=92618&item_id=3000712

08/03/2026

Members, please visit the website and sign up for our upcoming exhibitions! Member's show is coming up soon, the Longwood Christmas Tree project needs lots of participation, and the Flower Show sign up is open too.

If you follow us and would like to exhibit with us, please join here:

We welcome new members throughout the year. Members are encouraged to take an active part in the ongoing activity and leadership of our all-volunteer Society, through participation in various...

08/03/2026

We love this exhibit!

07/16/2026

For PSBI members: Botanical Palette with Susan Fisher is next Wednesday!

During our time together we’ll consider which paints are reliable and which ones have a complicated background. How many colors do we need and how do we choose them? I’ll also give you some resources to help you find the answers you need going forward. Any questions? Good. There will be time to ...

06/07/2026

Members contributed a plethora of art supplies and books to support the PSBI fundraising raffle at the annual meeting yesterday at Jenkins Arboretum. The event was a great success. Thank you everyone!

06/07/2026

PSBI members at Jenkins Arboretum for an annual meeting. Great turnout, good food, exciting future plans for exhibitions and workshops coming up in 2026-27. What this space for more about PSBI!

06/06/2026

Our annual meeting was in a perfect setting today with the Jenkins Arboretum Florilegium Exhibit on the walls. We had a great turnout, the food was delicious and the committee presentations were enhanced with slides. We have lots of upcoming activities, so stay tuned!