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Orchid Botanical published in the Journal of Natural Science Illustrators Volume 54, Number 1What a wonderful surprise to have been asked to use one of my botanical illustrations, Yellow Orchid, to be published in the Journal of Natural Science Illustrators Volume 54, Number 1.
The article was written by Margaret Oliver, titled: RISD Continuing Education: Natural Science Illustration for All Walks of Life. I painted the Yellow Orchid illustration during my final semester in a two year Natural Science Illustration Certificate program for continuing education at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002. The Yellow Orchid was painted in watercolor and gouache on a 20" x 30" Bristol 400 series paper. I also completed the same illustration in pencil on a 20" x 30" Bristol 400 series. Both of these illustrations were selected for a group exhibition at the Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Many thanks to Margaret Oliver and the person who recommended my work through the RISD. The journal can be purchased through the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators located at: www.gnsi.org/journal-issues-list The Stile Gallery of Art & Design is now divided into two seasonal shops.
During the winter months, I travel to a warmer climate, preferably in the southern regions of Florida, where I can continue to paint outdoors. This means that my summer shop will be closed until I return back north for the spring/summer months of 2022. If you would like to purchase a painting from my closed shop, please inform me of your purchase. I will keep you informed as to a later shipping date. I hope that you will take a moment to look at my winter shop items. Thank you! www.stilegalleryshop.com/store Please stop by and say hello at the Stile Gallery of Art & Design tent,
Sunday, September 19th for the 5th Annual Skywalk Arts Festival. https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/events/skywalk-arts-festival Before my final weeks along the Florida coast, I decided to try and paint a few acrylic studies on small canvas panels sizes 8" x 8" and 8" x 10". During a recent trip to the Florida coast, I was able to enjoy daily walks on the beach carrying along with me a sketchbook and paints. This allowed me to sit in the sand for about a half hour to work on a sketchbook study in watercolor or acrylics. A part of the daily adventure was to look for natural objects such as shells, feathers, dried grass, plants or any sea life that may have washed onto shore for interesting subjects to paint or to photograph. Below are two videos on my beach walks and painting sessions demonstrating how an artist must be mindful of the weather while working outdoors, seeking natural objects and other observations along the way.  |
