“The earth had donned her mantle of brightest green; and shed her richest perfumes abroad. It was the prime and vigour of the year; all things were glad and flourishing.” ~Charles Dickens, Oliver TwistI love this time of year. Even though life is a hectic
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." ~Henry David ThoreauFive years ago I read something that changed the course of my life. It was an interview given by Margaret Stevens, former President of the Society of Botanical Artists, to Katherine Tyrrell for
What can you paint when faced with a messy week? Botanical art requires time, and flowers are notoriously impatient, dropping their petals like divas if you keep them waiting a moment too long. A good solution is to paint a collection of small things- subjects that can
Botanical art can be a solitary pursuit. A lot of the time, it’s just you alone in the studio with your plant and your paints, and a gentle stream of creative thoughts going through your mind. However, after months of hard work, it’s finally time
"For to the bee a flower is a fountain of life,And to the flower a bee is a messenger of love,And to both, bee and flower, the giving and the receiving of pleasure is a need and an ecstasy."Khalil GibranThis week I have been working
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