I had no idea that the US Botanic Garden was located on the Washington DC Mall, right across the street from the Capitol, until I visited it last week for the opening of the America’s Flora botanical art show. The 200-year old garden’s stated goal is to demonstrate “the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological […]
Painting on Vellum
July 23, 2015 by · 11 Comments
After preparing my piece of Kelmscott vellum, the next step is to transfer my completed drawing to the vellum. When I was starting out on vellum, I learned much from other artists who shared their techniques. Here are some articles and posts that I’ve found particularly helpful:Kate Nessler’s article from the ASBA journal, The Botanical […]
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).