Searching for the native plant, Sagittaria latifolia or wapato, brought some unexpected adventures, like multiple kayaking trips, slogging through the mud, and pelican sightings!
Farmer’s Market Series: Jimmy Nardello Peppers
February 28, 2019 by · 7 Comments
I’ve been wanting to make a series of vegetable paintings with roughly geometric compositions…not the perfect symmetry of say, Ernst Haekel‘s compositions, but something funkier befitting to veggies. The first painting in the series is a round cabbage, so next I wanted something more linear as a contrast. These peppers reminded me of calligraphic strokes…rather […]
A Thank You to My Readers
September 4, 2018 by · 2 Comments
As an expression of appreciation to you, gentle readers, I am offering my prints and cards at a 20% discount (plus shipping) during the month of September. I am giving a 10% discount on original artwork. My prints are signed, limited edition, and made with archival papers and inks. They come mounted, matted and ready […]
Wildflowers and a Gray Card in the Wallowas
September 1, 2018 by · 8 Comments
I recently spent a week in what is locally called “the Wallowas”, a pristine mountainous region in the uppermost northeast corner of Oregon far from any population centers, traffic and noise. Because of the high elevation, wildflowers peak in mid-summer when the weather is sunny and mild rather than during our rainy, cold spring here […]
The Primaries: Oregon Grape
June 2, 2018 by · 2 Comments
Pigments Used For those of you who are interested, the pigments I used were primary colors as well. I added a few dabs of other pigments here and there but the basics were my brightest yellows for the blossoms, Hansa Yellow Medium, Winsor Yellow, Winsor Lemon with Gamboge for the shadows. The leaves were Hansa […]
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).