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Bookshelf Treasures: Botanical Books

Bookshelf Treasures: Botanical Books

April 17, 2017

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I’ve been using a lot of gouache lately, so it w

I’ve been using a lot of gouache lately, so it was nice to get back to transparent watercolour! This was painted last month, when the weather was a bit more stuffy and warm. I have to wear a jumper in the studio in the mornings now!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Landscapes from last month. 🍂 I’m learning ne

Landscapes from last month. 🍂 I’m learning new things with each painting, and getting the hang of gouache. I won’t be getting out to paint much in coming weeks, so instead I’m going to relive fond memories from my travel photos! Stay safe and healthy, everyone.
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My little landscapes challenge is still rolling on

My little landscapes challenge is still rolling on, though I have slowed on posting them. This is one of my earlier ones, and one of my favourites - it’s a beloved memory from our travels. (And one of my more successful attempts at mixed media!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a memory from our travels in the UK a whil

This is a memory from our travels in the UK a while back. I wish we could have walked further along this path and see what lay beyond the crest, but time and weather were against us 🍂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A little painting of the path to the Wombat Pool a

A little painting of the path to the Wombat Pool at Cradle Mountain. I have a very limited range of gouache at the moment so it’s been good practise in mixing and picking colours. Hopefully I can expand my collection sometime this year ✨
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Another sketch from the same spot as my last post!

Another sketch from the same spot as my last post! This time, coloured pencils on toned paper. I studied the greens I had wilfully ignored in my previous painting. I’m almost out of pages in this little sketchbook, and wondering whether to replace with the same or try something different ...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last month we spent a night camping in Northern Ta

Last month we spent a night camping in Northern Tasmania, and we took a lovely, rugged walk to this remote beach. The pastel tones of scrub, marsh, sand and sky was just beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PS: I had some questions about the sketchbook! It’s a Zeta series book by @stillmanandbirn and I bought mine from @larrypostcomau (If you’re in Aus, I recommend them!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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postcard versions of last month’s painting, Moon

postcard versions of last month’s painting, Moon Drop. (These are for my patreon). It’s been a slow-to-start year, but I found my feet eventually. I feel like I did a lot of groundwork and basics this year, but next year I’m going to really hold myself to finishing projects!
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