Would you draw for an hour to complete just one square inch of your artwork?  Yes, that’s how long Monica says it takes to complete each inch of her botanical illustrations and artwork.  Now that’s dedication!  As a child, Monica enjoyed being outdoors and drawing nature.  These passions stayed with her through high school and college, where she earned a B.A. in Art Studio. Wanting to continue her study of the natural world, she came to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, where she discovered that the Botanical Art Certificate Program was the perfect way to meld her enjoyment of art with her love for nature.  Monica graduated from the program as a Certified Botanical Illustrator in September 2000.  She currently teaches “Begin to Draw”, “Colored Pencil” and several “Mixed Media” courses for the Arboretum.  Monica artwork is nothing short of amazing.

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