Slogging through all of the information and often conflicting recommendations regarding pigments is of the most challenging aspects of learning watercolors. Some artists are convinced that transparent pigments are the only way to achieve bright, clear colors, while to others opaque or semi-opaque pigments are no hindrance at all to beautiful botanical paintings. Some recommend […]
A Handy Light Box
October 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I am working on a very detailed graphite drawing that I will soon need to transfer to my watercolor paper. This handy dandy light box will prove to be invaluable. The thick watercolor paper I use (so I don’t need to stretch it) becomes as transparent as tissue paper when I lay it over my […]
Making a Sketch Book
November 22, 2010 by · 15 Comments
I finally got around to making my own sketchbooks, which I have been wanting to attempt for quite awhile now. The task seemed rather daunting so it took me awhile to work up the resolve to get started! Several weeks ago, I purchased my materials including two sheets of Fabriano Artistico hot press watercolor paper. […]
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).