Draw Botanical LLC | Donna Calcavecchio | Activity https://drawbotanical.com/members/donna/activity/ Activity feed for Donna Calcavecchio. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:24:49 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.5.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 ecd4dae7942d9b853010ff3d9e2e45e5 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/12218/ Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:51:52 -0400 Wish I could be there!!

]]> 0 249df98e05beda91dd858c9c24dd07ba Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/12109/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:24:04 -0400 Sheila this is lovely!

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]]> 0 f8c1b99dd346f88226de3d8d157f37a8 Donna Calcavecchio posted a new activity comment https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11678/#acomment-11689 Sun, 20 May 2018 21:27:59 -0400 Thank you.

In reply to - Pgthompson commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board This is so crisp and fresh and beautiful ]]> 84db12080877b9f4aeece34e48b809ab Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11688/ Sun, 20 May 2018 21:27:10 -0400
This is lovely, you have a very light touch.
    ]]>     0     bf5718587b251e14d7d046a4efb187eb Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11357/ Tue, 08 May 2018 13:22:51 -0400 This is lovely… the toning is so subtle, definitely feels like you’re in a deep, dark woods!

    ]]>     0     5b09d3aa764429a24d1de93091ba880e Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11226/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:26:12 -0400 I love your use of negative space, lovely…

    ]]>     0     77f4c348707b35fb920e5c89f3a57dea Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11115/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:54:43 -0400 This stunning Sheila!

    ]]>     0     25f388726bc7f17f5e2ff32fcaf3feb8 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11026/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:51:49 -0400 Lovely and so delicate… beautiful buttery yellow!

    ]]>     0     a44f325fbeb29a5cdeb94edfc02c3868 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11025/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:48:41 -0400
    Oh Sheila, I love this! Nice soft yellow and great composition.
      ]]>       0       92e1cd6e0ab7cfdec4327ee68ed15e4b Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11022/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:46:33 -0400 Oh Sheila, I love this! Nice soft yellows and great composition.

      ]]>       0       599a0267826f1ac6e9fd819deefa2526 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/11020/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:45:33 -0400 Oh Sheila! I love this! Nice soft yellows and great composition.

      ]]>       0       b89bdc3cc6dfe084ed36d8cf6f677522 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10974/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:45:26 -0400 These buds are all from my Carolina Allspice at different stages and a tad enlarged. The bottom bud is 3xs the actual size. They are really fascinating…

      ]]>       0       20403c5df00e3ae38c31fe301bdcbb1b Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10970/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:13:02 -0400 It’s not the same plant. It’s a azalea that was just putting out a hint of a leaf bud and I thought I would try to force it.

      ]]>       0       03d46452aca1cef1086a50a67409b562 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10935/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:54:19 -0400 This is so intricate… beautifully done!

      ]]>       0       71d4472587354db820483ab449de7907 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10933/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:51:56 -0400 Lovely petals Sheila!

      ]]>       0       c032ad236c8f53b936d729e0f40d83c9 Donna Calcavecchio commented on Donna Calcavecchio's Photo https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10762/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:25:40 -0400
      Hi Melissa… sorry I just saw your question! I used colored pencils; dark sepia, a pale grey and some very light touches of venetian red. I used the embossing tool to get those little pale bumps on the bark.
        ]]>         0         9c17b4e8ae83c8c7362fb5b310ebd239 Donna Calcavecchio posted a new activity comment https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/9620/#acomment-10761 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:25:40 -0400 Hi Melissa… sorry I just saw your question! I used colored pencils; dark sepia, a pale grey and some very light touches of venetian red. I used the embossing tool to get those little pale bumps on the bark.

        In reply to - Donna Calcavecchio posted an update
        I’m working on the Year Long Challenge. I have a small branch from a Carolina Allspice that I transplanted several years ago. It’s a small shrub with deep bergundy flowers that bloom in June and smell like strawberries.
        ]]>                 490c485e7b37b3c97f8121386d97764d Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10637/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:21:17 -0400 Beautiful Bleeding Heart!!

        ]]>         0         3f525d85115de19fd932898289cc63cb Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10514/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:54:47 -0400
        I love the way these leaves are moving around the page… the dance of the tulip leaves!
          ]]>           0           c92bb8681493e14b3ad4ef3916c1bafc Donna Calcavecchio posted a new activity comment https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10384/#acomment-10385 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:05:30 -0500 We’re going to my house in Accord. Miraculously there’s power up in the Woods… but definitely over a foot of snow!

          In reply to - sheila y. commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board
          Luckily, we did not lose power so far! We got over 12” of snow. You’re welcome to come here!
            ]]>                         be24c1e489d827be995b5da55246258d Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10379/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:47:20 -0500 This is a great pattern… I love all your process postings, they really show how focused you are and they are also great drawings.

            ]]>             0             0bcca5f68d9f505dbe752984d2758373 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10377/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:44:38 -0500 Also, I’m really loving your strawberries & the daffodils are exquisite.

            ]]>             0             6906c378f84140ce90b8d137a772a538 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10375/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:43:23 -0500 We lost power… how about you? Apparently New Paltz, High Falls & Rosendale we’re hardest hit!

            ]]>             0             ec73281eedeae3be1ddd9b2a54f103c5 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10311/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 21:39:25 -0500 Thank you! This is a leaf and seed pod from our tulip poplar.

            ]]>             0             1888a2b9c17dca1050d2d793ccfd0c28 Donna Calcavecchio posted a new activity comment https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10200/#acomment-10228 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:10:12 -0500 Thank you Lise! It’s only color pencils.

            In reply to - Lise commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board Lovely! Is this watercolor? ]]>                         a69068e6bc9b9a0a4321c8fe0de1a770 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/10223/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:04:44 -0500
            No, just pencil… sepia, cream & burnt ochre, thank you!
              ]]>               0               d2334849ec872055fe4e6ae12ef93671 Donna Calcavecchio posted an update https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/9620/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 02:10:11 -0500
              I’m working on the Year Long Challenge. I have a small branch from a Carolina Allspice that I transplanted several years ago. It’s a small shrub with deep bergundy flowers that bloom in June and smell like strawberries.
              ]]>               3               60cb20f04b7a8fab27c2debd65e35104 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/9000/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:46:27 -0500 Stunning , the details on the leaves and stem are exquisite!

              ]]>               0               bb9b0ef74dafe83b80a151a4850feacf Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8997/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:40:21 -0500 Wow, Robin this is stunning!

              ]]>               0               c57f3d1789d4dc43c7aa7e301120aa3a Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8925/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:35:43 -0500 Thanks Wendy, I see what you mean about that highlight…

              ]]>               0               ffeb8b6d9cf5cf587ad0346b8f4393d9 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8923/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:34:27 -0500 Wonderful toning, especially as it goes from dark to light, beautifully drawn!

              ]]>               0               fc39e0b668eb7292cad1e6ca7f2c6bfe Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8921/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:33:06 -0500 These leaves are wonderful… great nuts too!

              ]]>               0               4b5170b9d5dd7971fa84e9141198d0b1 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8919/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:30:11 -0500 Sheila I so love this! My very favorite fall plant and you’ve captured it beautifully! Great, great reds on the berries too.

              ]]>               0               4646f0e7150f0a4373125fe056870c7b Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8917/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:23:46 -0500 This drawing is wonderful, I especially like the colors and subtle blush as the colors blend. It’s beautiful.

              ]]>               0               15b59158399602e243edfd221877ef73 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8915/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:21:16 -0500 I love this drawing and I am so happy to see how you’ve isolated each element as you work…

              ]]>               0               3dc0c373305fa39ea78382832913ea5c Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8913/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:20:02 -0500 Just beautiful!

              ]]>               0               eba6ec75468cb5bd7b4d3e447e8a7b07 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8911/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:18:43 -0500 Sheila, everything about this drawing is lovely…. wonderful colors and I love those helicopter seed pods!

              ]]>               0               796c8f5da7cc547cea5b4c4c80b68c49 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8909/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:14:16 -0500 What beautiful colors, details & that sheen is just terrific.

              ]]>               0               cbe8262934950a72be0df7b40728f7fe Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8907/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:12:57 -0500 I love the way these leaves are curling…beautiful!

              ]]>               0               9cfd408ac1eccf4653a52e5f7a2f5abf Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8905/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 22:00:23 -0500 Thank you Wendy… I donated this one to a small works benefit show and it’s gone, but I have a pile of Ginkgo leaves— I’ve already started a new one.

              ]]>               0               deb30dc63cea97fe8e8352fc419afbbd Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8903/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:51:24 -0500 This is so very lovely, I love all the details!

              ]]>               0               cb194b00947ddc254b767978948bf959 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8813/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:04:27 -0500
              YES, beautiful reds & the top is wonderful… I can’t wait to see the finished drawing!
                ]]>                 0                 8c3f3f06e74bc8f7df5d3f1e258c0bc5 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8793/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:25:43 -0500 Wonderful leaves!

                ]]>                 0                 eec287fd435f07322d11fe8a2baf2fc2 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8791/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:24:00 -0500 I’ve no idea what plant this came from… but it was in a deeply wooded area.

                ]]>                 0                 6b82d3da63cf07e2bd4433e8845502c1 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8757/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:26:53 -0500
                Yes, it’s actually some kind of seed case/pod that I found hiking in the Woods. Thank you.
                  ]]>                   0                   e1bff985b5dce8e577fe32983d30b59a Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8724/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:32:20 -0500 Thank you o much Susanlora! All of your comments are greatly appreciated.

                  ]]>                   0                   29670550d5b26ce5b8ee7f25967d9e03 Donna Calcavecchio commented on a Photo in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board https://drawbotanical.com/activity/p/8689/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:39:37 -0500 These are wonderful!

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