Category Archives for "Artists"
Kathie Chalker
Kathie Chalker The ArtTechniques Watercolour Acrylic GraphiteApproach / InspirationI began drawing horses and dogs as a child and was fascinated with the details in fur, hair and the way the animals held their head or the look in their eyes. My first art purchase (with my hard earned teenager’s allowance!) was a print of Albert […]
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Dave Collins
Dave Collins The Art Techniques Watercolour Coloured Pencil GraphiteApproach / InspirationI’m inspired by the beauty and tenacity of Newfoundland and Labrador’s native plants and wildflowers, especially those that thrive near the coastline. This interest, along with my passions for the great outdoors, photography, drawing and painting, often intermingle and can sometimes find expression through botanical art. BiographyWith […]
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Linda Drover
Linda Drover The ArtTechniques Watercolour AcrylicApproach / InspirationThere is so much beauty surrounding us in this world. When I paint, whatever my subject, it my desire to capture a little part of something that I consider beautiful and share it with others. Botanical art appeals to me because it is an artistic expression of the […]
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Eileen Gear Bragg
Eileen Gear Bragg The ArtTechniques leaf Watercolour leaf PencilApproach / InspirationI became inspired at a late age to capture the beauty and intricacies of nature in the medium of watercolour. I am driven to improving my painting skills and to produce pleasing and exciting paintings of flora. I was inspired to take up botanical art […]
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Rolayne Lewis-Bartlett
Rolayne Lewis-Bartlett The ArtTechniques Acrylic Watercolour Oil Graphite/InkApproach / InspirationWhile I love exploring different mediums such as oil, acrylics and pen/ink, I always find myself drawn back to watercolour for its luminosity. I find inspiration everywhere, from nature to people and everyday life. I simply paint what speaks to me. With a love of flowers […]
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Marilyn (Marni) Mahle
Marilyn (Marni) Mahle The Art Techniques Watercolour Oil Coloured Pencil GraphiteApproach / InspirationBotanical Art is the marriage of science and art. It requires you to observe not only the intricate, mathematical detail but also the harmony and visual beauty within each plant. The challenge then is to create a visually interesting but scientifically accurate painting that […]
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