Today, on Mother’s Day, I have thinking about how thankful I am for our children and granddaughter. Now our granddaughter is two and a half, and what fun we have had watching her grow and her personality develop. This is a little drawing I did of her as a newborn for a book I am […]
Ultrasound Portrait
December 1, 2010 by · 8 Comments
This is the second page of a sketchbook I am making to give to my new little granddaughter when she gets older. It tells the story of her first couple of years from my perspective. (The first page is here.) I remember how amazing it was to see her for the first time via ultrasound. […]
Baby News
November 26, 2010 by · 8 Comments
This is a sketch of a special gift I got last February–a fun way my daughter-in-law and son told me some very happy news! Our little granddaughter has arrived now, and I thought it would be fun to do a sketchbook devoted to her first couple of years. More sketches to come!
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).