This picture is a good example of what masking can accomplish. The heads of the wildflowers are masked off using liquid mask it (preferable) or small pieces of masking tape. I have not tried to be as botanically accurate as possible but, instead displayed an informal variety of wild flowers […]

In this picture I attempted to be as botanically accurate as possible in the foreground showing the flowers in full bloom but used a looser style in the background to show depth of field. I chose an environment of milkweed because not only is that their habitat, they are conveniently a contrasting color of orange […]

This picture is a good example of what ink and watercolor can accomplish. The tree trunks and branches are drawn using waterproof ink on paper first. I have not tried to be as botanically accurate as possible but, instead displayed an informal variety of trees positioned at different distances and pointing in different directions. Follow […]

              This pleasant rural scene can be reproduced using this subject or any rural barn that you might pass on a winter’s trip to the country. Use the guidelines listed in the Procedures to complete your winter barn. Follow this link to your free copy of the Winter Barn […]

In this picture of Iris I attempted to be as botanically accurate as possible showing the bud stage of the flower as well as the full bloom. The veining and shading require a great deal of patience but the results are worthwhile. For a free copy of your lesson on how to paint this valentine […]

        This colorful and cheeky bird is found in the winter in Canada and the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States. A diferent version may be found in western areas. My version of the Blue Jay has been painted with watercolours but acrylics or even pencil crayons could be used. Follow the […]