Draw Botanical LLC | Site-Wide Activity https://drawbotanical.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:37:25 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.5.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 b32b97e78757749f2db2e1c379e44fe1 Laurie McConnachie commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45418/ Sat, 30 May 2026 22:25:43 -0400 This is so beautiful, Margaret
What colors did you use for the toning on the lemon?

]]> 0 a36ec5428661dd8e93d4690ed2ab7923 Machi commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45413/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:31:00 -0400 This is the last piece I worked on at the Spain workshop. I am unhappy with the left bottom flower that is supposed to be showing the backside, but I really messed up its perspective. I tried to correct it with no success.

]]> 0 dba303ea7152a2b519a2ff264a4f8ed5 Machi added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45412/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:23:41 -0400 ]]> 1 987144456091a67474a97445702c1fc6 Rachel Trachten added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45405/ Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:15 -0400 ]]> 0 8d0fdeaaa72ab96be80dcd56c457659e Hélène Chiasson commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45401/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:58:58 -0400 I thought that this vine was a mini-bougainvillea but then it turned out to be a coral vine (Antigonon leptopus). Drawing all those flowers seemed like a huge task – it turned out Ok because I did not put all the detail in each flower.

]]> 0 ada71c96035b1cce0efd09a3cd8c1e89 Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45400/ Wed, 20 May 2026 01:56:00 -0400 ]]> 1 3047dec3884460e6c45d3a9900cb899d Hélène Chiasson commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45397/ Tue, 19 May 2026 02:31:54 -0400 This flower and these leaves sprouted from a severely pruned bush. To show how nature comes back despite hardship.

]]> 0 23beed9a83e3eb04c7883d1e0e883017 Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45396/ Tue, 19 May 2026 02:31:28 -0400 ]]> 1 d7d664c879886ea0d6f0513810e1392b Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45387/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:18:42 -0400 One of my favorite plants! You really achieved the colors and getting wonderful form on all the various parts of the flower.

]]> 0 479f9b0f6f195b6480d8f197e0c83ce9 Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45385/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:16:30 -0400 The flower color seems spot on!

]]> 0 7bb5820163855fe1da2e3a5bf09af3df Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45383/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:14:28 -0400 Wonderful study Machi. I would think of adding some shading to the top cluster of flowers to give them individual definition.

]]> 0 10dcf411ee2a44e3a4e6c6b1989db092 Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45381/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:11:01 -0400 Beautiful delicate colors Machi. Great study!

]]> 0 843b0f3979067cfbb4a6282d3d7054ce Doug Milne commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45379/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:09:08 -0400 I think darkening the stems made the flowers stand out more. Beautiful!

]]> 0 4513b35045cb6af998d7067fa8428e6f Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45377/ Thu, 07 May 2026 02:09:39 -0400 ]]> 1 061d9f37758d7bf696025635c5479908 Machi added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45372/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:39:42 -0400 ]]> 1 a9b2023d0da100bdb7c45de8331f6343 Machi added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45371/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:28:22 -0400 ]]> 1 a39cd1edd66996de16fe1a507fbbc7c6 Machi added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45370/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:28:17 -0400 ]]> 1 9ca999829bdba20ca4e2ad4133ef3af5 Machi added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45369/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:28:07 -0400 ]]> 1 62927ed49602f5c42f71b42c6bbb8193 Doug Milne commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45365/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:25:12 -0400 Beautifully drawn Helene! I would consider darkening the shadows on the stems we see glimpses of. I would expect the shadows to be a little deeper and it would also make the flowers stand out more.

]]> 0 5ee6660e96028075f261d689156d5c45 Doug Milne commented on Rita Haft's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45363/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:20:14 -0400 Beautifully drawn Rita. They are not easy flowers to get right. Once again your color selection and saturation are wonderful!

]]> 0 2c8d3e57f8a6119bd1235b6a24bc64db Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45362/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:22:33 -0400 ]]> 1 d28919d8a67016ea5b1bce732cb31242 Rita Haft added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45360/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:21:54 -0400 ]]> 1 afb45278bf2a4e9eaa7eab7abe40756e Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45355/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:25:35 -0400 I must say, I do like how this drawing turned out – in large part due to Pam’s workshop and recommendations.

]]> 0 e3ce23fd09d9f4300be8d534f47b6fc2 Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45353/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:24:16 -0400 🙏

]]> 0 f116580207fb04f126cd55e4f8065ef2 Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45351/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:23:58 -0400 That’s so meaningful coming from you, Doug. Thanks for the encouragement.

]]> 0 4c6992cdb62a5125e4d4f690a785fa4b Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45349/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:23:03 -0400 Oh how I wish! But this May is impossible for me. Hoping there is a 2028!

]]> 0 24257208ffda3713d0d77d42b9328d65 Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45347/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:20:50 -0400 Thanks – I struggled with how to do that – have the paper be the darker tone? Use greys? Any recommendations?

]]> 0 468e1f11ef800bf5149f0ff29e13d4a4 Margaret Hahn commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45345/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:18:43 -0400 I agree! I have toned the base of the green onion since this photo was taken but the cast shadow is a helpful reminder – thanks! I’ll work on the drawing and repost.

]]> 0 f70f390769f4a0ae918483b8216470af Doug Milne commented on Karye Hood's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45338/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:06:15 -0400 Love the composition Karye! Everything works! Fantastic! You nailed all the textures and colors! I think I will make some guacamole for lunch!

]]> 0 1a4acb42a0c927040be5c7f23cc181ac Doug Milne commented on Karye Hood's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45336/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:03:56 -0400 It is a brighter image Kanye. Beautiful!

]]> 0 70b0829aad87ea09db8b896a7000b526 Doug Milne commented on Kyra Saulnier's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45334/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:02:40 -0400 Not an easy color to capture and you have done a wonderful job! The texture looks a little grainy rather than a smooth texture. Less lines and more overall saturation would achieve the smooth finish. There is a whitish line between the cast shadows and the eggplant which should not be there. If that is meant to be a reflected light it should be on…[Read more]

]]> 0 186eab79a63f83d42187ef34565dd9e5 Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45332/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:52:58 -0400 Thank you for sharing these wonderful drawings and their habitat information! Fascinating!

]]> 0 c01a74ed5697fda5222d140527680d3b Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45330/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:50:31 -0400 Love seeing the structure of these plants!

]]> 0 a18005c9a0634fc22545deb025d0921f Doug Milne commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45328/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:49:33 -0400 Beautiful study page Machi! Great attention to the details!

]]> 0 f130eae081a126aa7c39b6d861899edf Doug Milne commented on Katie Helmrick's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45326/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:48:20 -0400 Wonderful Katie! I think each individual tuber have nice form, but I would add more overall darker toning to the areas that would be in shadow like the bottom which would emphasize the form more. Great job! Wonderful rendering and attention to the details!

]]> 0 32fd8f1109635a170b3bf0aaf1971799 Doug Milne commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45324/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:43:26 -0400 The problem I have is with the green onion. The base is missing toning so it is reading flat. Also, the red onion would be casting a shadow on the green onion. I would work on that first and then decide if you want to add cast shadows to ground the onions to the page.

]]> 0 75bc3671d83b62d016a81cfb693fff41 Doug Milne commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45322/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:39:05 -0400 Superb job Margaret! The uniquely shaped subjects, the colors and textures! Everything works!

]]> 0 bfcddf2df0b326378f8a1113970a5d35 Doug Milne commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45320/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:37:05 -0400 Zinnias are a complicated flower to draw and you have done a wonderful job here! Beautifully rendered and the color selection and saturation are fantastic!

]]> 0 6eedc8e2e56b8aacddc31eb7d20a4ded Doug Milne commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45318/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:34:08 -0400 I like the addition to this drawing Helene. Such an unusual and interesting subject!

]]> 0 54438019d4e84597d646641825fb3670 Doug Milne commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45316/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:31:17 -0400 You are ready for a return trip to the Garden of Lemons!

]]> 0 b2aac99483ef1954acad6b12cd97762d Doug Milne commented on Margaret Hahn's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45314/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:05 -0400 Wonderful Margaret! You really captured the textures of the shallots and their stems! Great composition too!

]]> 0 74913aac4f46450e45014115acdcf8fa Doug Milne commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45312/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:27:35 -0400 Just gorgeous Helene! You really captured the papery texture and they look very realistic! Rather than adding the leaves I would have suggested more saturation of color to approximate the brilliance.

]]> 0 25ab143b90225947d1ddb4836de413db Karye Hood added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45309/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:18:46 -0400 ]]> 1 f7a15ebd8b534c5e7a6ae0245a77188e Karye Hood added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45308/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:16:38 -0400 ]]> 1 9582caa02ea8ee84f024f9cc9e8db2df Kyra Saulnier added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45304/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:21:20 -0400 ]]> 1 f9667ce442d1be2cc5fd816a75e18d50 Hélène Chiasson commented on Hélène Chiasson's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45302/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:14:37 -0400 My bougainvillea produced dozen of vibrant flowers this winter (under lights). I tried to capture the brilliance but my resident critic (husband) said that it was too monotone so I added leaves as you will see in the next entry. I did not want a totally exact reproduction of the subject but to give a light, airy look , i.e. to evoke the light…[Read more]

]]> 0 40bc98a450e06e071ab92c50ce81d109 Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45301/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:07:59 -0400 ]]> 0 64936343d2442c597e57fc49313ab4e0 Hélène Chiasson added a Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45300/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:07:30 -0400 ]]> 2 3f22ad92fd5d8959d16f967e619f540c Machi commented on Machi's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/45297/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:30:14 -0400 I sketched these three branches of Dune Conebush back in September when I was on the ASBA’s Botanical Safari tour of South Africa. it took me almost 6 months to “finish” the page. I had no idea that Protea came in so many shapes and colors. I did see some gorgeous ones as well at botanical gardens, but many just grow on the side of the road.…[Read more]

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