In a few weeks this ordinary looking field will be covered with wildflowers, Camas lily, farewell to spring, columbine, candy flower, shooting star and more. I plan to record the succession of blooming plants as much as possible in the coming weeks and months. Pretty soon it will be a challenge to keep up! Fortunately, […]
Beets Doing the Tango
March 13, 2020 by · 3 Comments
Although the focus of my work is native plants, which are for the most part delicate, ephemeral and many shades of green with touches of color, sometimes I just want to do something bright and bold. The farmer’s market is my place to go for colorful subjects–carrots, kohlrabi, tomatoes peppers…and those are just the beginning […]
Painting Roots–Why and How
December 30, 2019 by · 4 Comments
The most ordinary things in nature, like roots and dirt, prove to be complex beyond imagination and inextricably interrelated with all of life.
Botanical Art Show at Lan Su Garden
October 8, 2019 by · 2 Comments
The botanical art exhibition opened in the elegant Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon on a moonlit October evening. The garden is a favorite destination for both tourists and locals, so we, as the participating artists, are pleased to have our artwork on display in such a beautiful and popular setting. The show will […]
Thoughts on a 10 Year Anniversary
September 25, 2019 by · 5 Comments
Over the past 10 years, my blog has gone through three phases, reflecting my artistic endeavors at the time. I wanted to share some of what I learned in each phase. Blogging has helped motivate me, solidify my thoughts and hopefully along the way, I’ve been able to share some things that have been of […]
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).