Capital Nature

(DC) (National Portrait Gallery) “Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism” presents some of the key people—scientists, politicians, activists, writers and artists—whose work has influenced attitudes toward the environment in the United States from the late 19th century until today. The exhibition traces a history of the movement from turn-of-the-20th-century conservationism to mid-20th-century environmentalism and its backlash. It also addresses ...

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Birds are an excellent source of inspiration and a joy to paint. With large eyes and a heart shaped face, the Barn Owl’s subtle beauty is the perfect subject for a watercolor painting. In this online class, we will focus on the detail of the eyes and loose brushstrokes for the feathers. Your instructor, ...

(DC) (National Portrait Gallery) “Forces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism” presents some of the key people—scientists, politicians, activists, writers and artists—whose work has influenced attitudes toward the environment in the United States from the late 19th century until today. The exhibition traces a history of the movement from turn-of-the-20th-century conservationism to mid-20th-century environmentalism and its backlash. It also addresses ...

(DC) (Smithsonian) Meditation helps us build a relationship to a place of inner quietude. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for free online meditation sessions each week led by DC-based meditation teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Friday sessions include inspiration from art in the museum collections, much of it inspired by nature.

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Beginners and experienced artists can celebrate the beauty of spring by learning the basics of botanical drawing and the practice of keeping a sketchbook. Drawing botanical subjects is one of the best ways to develop your eye for form, composition, and color, but it can be challenging to find the time and space for practice. In ...