Tag: Inspiration
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De-stress Naturally: A Path of Meditation and Self-expression
Article by Wendy Hollender, featured by the American Institute of Stress in their magazine, Contentment (Volume 12, Number 1, Spring 2023). View this magazine issue as pages or spreads. I have been taking my cue from plants for 25 years now. Before the advent of cameras, botanical illustrations were the only method to … Continued
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Nature Journaling is Love
Your nature journal is a love letter to the universe. Plants turn sunlight into sugar and magically create the air we breathe. We could literally not exist without them! They deserve our gratitude and love. To show someone that we love them, we give our focused attention. We spend intentional time together, laughing, crying, … Continued
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The Great Book of Nature is Always Open
If you’re ever in need of inspiration, nature is full of fascinating subjects everywhere you look! Each step outside is a wonderful chance to practice listening with our eyes, reading with our hands, and learning with our hearts to enhance our understanding of the universe’s language. Connect with a plant. Observe carefully. What do … Continued
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Florilegium Art Show 2023
WHAT: 2023 Florilegium Art Show Exhibit WHEN: Every Thursday from March 9-30 from 9 am – 12 pm WHERE: NTBG’s Botanical Research Center (3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo HI 96741) A florilegium (latin for “gathering flowers”) is a collection of illustrations that vibrantly document plants from a particular region or botanic garden. NTBG’s Florilegium is … Continued
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Advantages of Taking a Botanical Illustration Course Online
Nature is our greatest teacher, whether we strive for scientific accuracy as professional botanical illustrators, enjoy creating for the beauty of decoration, or are curious and creative nature admirers who find relaxation in capturing nature’s magnificence. While many great artists are self-taught, learning from talented teachers of botanical illustration is the best way … Continued
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Don't be afraid to be "wrong"
We’re allowed to make mistakes When we are first learning how to be human, we’re allowed to make mistakes. (No one expects a 2 year old’s finger painting to be magnificent enough to deserve an exhibition!) We know that beginners won’t be perfect from the start, so we hold low expectations for their … Continued
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How YOU CAN Monetize Your Botanical Art
If you love botanical art (like I do!) and want to make money doing what you love, then this is the post for YOU! Keep reading for tips on commercial products, product photography, and how to sell and ship your own products. Create Original Botanical Artwork Nature is full of wild inspiration! Start … Continued
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The Art of Scientific Botanical Illustration
Botanical illustration, botanical art, flower painting, and plant portraiture may seem interchangeable, but there are actually some distinct differences between the terms. What are the distinguishing details? And where is our work focused at Draw Botanical? Botanical Illustration Because its primary purpose was scientific documentation and plant identification, botanical illustrations focus most on … Continued
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Plant Families: Sneak Peek at Wendy’s Newest Compositions
The more I draw botanicals, the more I learn about plants, and the more I learn about plants, the more I love botanical drawing! I hope you feel the same endless cycle of joy 🙂 Drawing plants is a delightful opportunity to get to know them closely and detect repeated patterns. A pattern that … Continued
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Draw Summer! Botanical Inspiration from around the globe
Summer is here! Keep an eye out for growing fruits. Now is also a great time to collect and draw full, green leaves. If you’re following a plant all year, track the progress of its growing fruit or seed pods, and draw its green leaves. It’s also strawberry season! Try drawing the pattern of seeds … Continued
