• The Meditative Spiritual Practice of Botanical Art

  May 25, 2022 in Botanical Illustration, Workshops

  We all find happiness in our own ways, whether we chase peaks of euphoria or nurture a constant connection to our true selves. From the calm stability of meditative toning (read on for guided exercises) to the euphoric high of finishing a beautiful and realistic rendering, botanical drawing can benefit everyone, which is why we … Continued

  

• Practice Becoming a Beginner (Again)

  February 2, 2022 in Botanical Illustration, Wendy's Wisdom

  The wonder and amazement we feel as children stems from discovering the world for the first time. Children are remarkably inquisitive, asking what, why, and how everything works, in an attempt to gain knowledge and understanding of their world. This openness and wonder is often referred to as the “beginner’s mind.” The next time you … Continued

  

• Warm up and have fun!

  October 13, 2021 in Wendy's Wisdom

  When we are deep in concentration, working really hard on a drawing, we may reach a point where our bodies don’t want to continue. If we’ve trained our muscles (built our “loose joints”), we can let our bodies take over for the final sprint. Try doing some warm-up exercises to click back in. Botanical drawing … Continued

  

• Get Started with Botanical Drawing

  September 19, 2017 in Botanical Illustration, Online Courses

  I want to help you get started with botanical drawing. I will share with you the most common reasons that stop people from starting to draw, and I’ll give you tips on how to overcome these road blocks. Often people think that accomplished artists are born with a natural talent to draw. I am here … Continued