Fawn lilies, shooting stars, spring gold, prairie stars…don’t you love wildflower names? Their whimsical names fit these charming little beauties. These plants were all in bloom in late April, and some are still blooming, but it took me awhile to finish up the two study pages. I am chronicling the tremendous variety of botanical riches […]
Trillium ovatum, SBA Assignment 2
April 18, 2011 by · 10 Comments
The crisp white blossoms of Trillium seem to promise brighter days to come as they bloom under the dark canopy of Douglas Firs in the forest. Our spring weather here in the Pacific Northwest is usually overcast, and the white blossoms seem to sparkle on the dark forest floor. This is a graphite drawing I […]
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).