Plants were used by our ancestors for healing. It wasn’t that many generations ago that plants were humanity’s only source of medicine. Perhaps you or some of your relative still use herbalism today. I do. Read on to learn about Ghost Pipe, Gumweed, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemonbalm and to see the paintings!
Creating your own backyard oasis with native plants not only gives you a sense of calm and ease but also aids our native wildlife. These 7 native plants are all easy to grow in your Portland yard.
My first miniature painting collection will be on exhibit at the Angelica Kauffman Gallery in Chicago for the month of December, 2023!
It can be idyllic painting out in nature. It can also be challenging! Read about painting “Ghost Flower” and “Protected” in the old growth forest and learn about two unusual plants.
I’ve dipped my toe into the future and you can too! Check out this innovative exhibit May 12- June 4 and collect some free NFTs too.
Mad Max, the importance of knowing how to save seeds, and an artist seed swap gallery from the Verdancy Project.
Using vibrant color, acrylic paint, and wood panels, I explore the details of plants and their connection to our universe. Learn about my process in this post.
In May of 2022 nine of my plant paintings were exhibited at Flour Market Bakery. Enjoy pics and a video from the show.
I learned a lot about transitions from the plant Sea Rocket while painting it at an artist residency at Sou-wester Arts.
