UVA Clubs Behind the Scenes: In the Studio with Lara Call Gastinger ( CLAS 98)

In this behind the scene s look at the work of the wellknown botanical artist, Charlottesvillebased Lara Call Gastinger (CLAS 98). Lara started her career with the goal of being a field botanist and after graduating, illustrated over 1, 000 plants for The Flora of Virginia, a botanical reference book. She is also a twotime gold medalist at the Royal Horticultural Society Botanical Art Show in London (2007, 2018). Lara has maintained a perpetual journal since 2001, documenting Virginia plants in pen and watercolor. She led us through her process and give us a window into her life as an illustrator of the natural world. The event included a moderated Q A during the live demonstration. Follow Lara: Instagram: Website: Patreon: Lara s Materials: Journals: Page size should be around 6 x 9, hot press (smooth paper) and heavy