In this course, we will visit local sites in search of urban botanicals from which to draw creative inspiration. We'll explore micro and macro environments, and the fractal realm of self-similarity and symmetry. We'll see how the nature/nurture dialectic has been exploited by artists, and look to the less obvious lichens, molds and mosses as alternatives to the more ornamental botanicals. To meet the countless challenges that botanicals present, students will explore various mediums to create drawings/collages that range from the simple to the complex.