The Botanical Art Diaries
The Botanical Art Diaries is an archive of my most popular blog posts, including entries documenting my experiences completing the Society of Botanical Artists Distance Learning Diploma.
Take a look back through insights, reflections, and milestones, and see how my botanical art practice has evolved over time.
SBA Diploma Assignment 2: Monochrome Continuous Tone Study
I really struggled with what to draw for my second assignment… If I sit at home and try and decide from scratch what my next subject will be I get absolutely nowhere. I need to be in a garden, or in a nursery, or just in nature to get inspiration…
SBA Diploma Assignment 1: Line, Stippling & Tonal Study
This afternoon I went to the post office and dropped off my first assignment of the Society of Botanical Artists Distance Learning Diploma. For Assignment 1 there are 3 components: a simple line drawing, a stippled drawing, and a full tonal pencil piece…