Category Archives: Watercolor

Current projects: Still life with squashes, Day 2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Admin

Second day’s progress on my botanical watercolor of autumn squash. Continue reading →

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From inspiration to artwork: Maple leaf botanical illustration

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Admin

A colorful autumn leaf inspired this botanical watercolor. Continue reading →

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Current project: Still life with autumn squash

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Admin

Beginning a new illustration of squash with a still life element. Continue reading →

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Teaching a leaf-painting workshop at HCC

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Admin

Sharon Hendry kindly invited me to lead a workshop or demo for her illustration techniques class at Houston Community College West Loop Campus on October 31. I decided to have the students paint a leaf in watercolor, to learn a … Continue reading →

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30 Leaves, 30 Days: Thursday, October 13—Purple Porterweed

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Admin

Zach, the horticulturist at the Museum of Natural Science, recommended the purple porterweed as an excellent choice for butterfly attraction in the shady garden. We are seeking two important qualities in the plants we buy for our tiny plot: They … Continue reading →

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