Since I had three months to do my diploma pieces (for the SBA program), I assigned myself one painting per month. The way it worked out was that the mixed study had to be done in January. I never realized until then how paltry the selection of nursery or florist plants is in the middle […]
Fritillaria meleagris, SBA Diploma Portfolio
March 28, 2013 by · 6 Comments
There is something rather flamboyant about Fritillaria, perhaps it is that the leaves can be alternate, opposite or whorled or sometimes all of the above, like they can’t be constrained by the ordinary rules. Or perhaps it is the outlandish spots on some of them, particularly the F. meleagris. Don’t they know that plants should […]
Artistic Community
March 17, 2013 by · 6 Comments
I joined my fellow sketchers for a sketchcrawl yesterday after a long hiatus. About a dozen of us met for coffee, then took the aerial tram up to OHSU to sketch the view. It was a bit chilly outside, but the university generously provides lots of seating in front of the many large windows for […]
Botanical Starlets, SBA Diploma Portfolio Prep
February 26, 2013 by · 5 Comments
photo of Fritillaria meleagris Here is a photo of the line-up of the lovely damsels auditioning for the starring role in my botanical illustration, the third and final painting for my SBA diploma. As you can see, they are perfect models, graceful, willowy and demure. Hmmmm…which will I chose? Actually I have already made my […]
Practice Iris, SBA Sketchbook
February 13, 2013 by · 8 Comments
This is a Dutch iris, which is the main flower in my Mixed Study for the SBA diploma. I painted this as practice so it will go in my sketchbook. I’ve finished the painting but I’ll post it after I get my marks back, so stay tuned! I have just over 2 weeks left to […]
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).