Paying Homage to the Trees of De Tonti Square Historical District: A Plein Air Painting & Drawing Program

A plein air painting and drawing program designed to highlight the unique collection of trees and the rich historical nature of the De Tonti square historical district. The program will commence on Wednesday 17^th, September. All those interested will meet at 205 Congress Street, at 2:00 pm, where we will establish some ground rules and get everyone started. The result of our efforts will be shown at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery next March 2026. This is a program organized by the Mobile Botanical Gardens - payment of a small fee will cover administrative costs and the use of the Derek Norman studio in De Tonti square in the event of rain & for parking. Additionally, the effort is being supported by the Art Association of Mobile and we welcome the Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society of Mobile and all who care to join us!

About our Instructor -
Derek Norman is a MBG member and  instructor for many years now. Derek was born and educated in England before he moved to the States. His graphic works, paintings, drawings and botanical works have been exhibited in Europe and America. He has won Gold and Silver Gilt Medals at the Royal Horticultural Society in London and he is represented in many private and permanent collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Pittsburgh, the Library of Congress, the British Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Florilegium Society.