I am so proud to have been commisioned to do the wine label for Aristea Wines, a partnership between three friends that have dared to dream of making the finest wines possible from the ancient lands of the Western Cape. Wines that not only capture their long years of combined experience but wines that will …
Teaching is an extraordinary thing, I observe and learn a great deal as I share the information I have previously absorbed along the way. So often I feel like a conduit, passing things on to others. Can it be that the act of drawing and painting is similar? Botanical artists take information from the plants …
Being asked to teach botanical art outside of my home environment is always exciting … I agree with delight, and then I start to think. What can I say to fellow botanical artists to stimulate and help them with their artwork? A successful short lecture takes a great deal of analysis and research. I …
We are delighted to see so many red dots for sold artworks on the Plant Exhibition of Botanica Art and Insect Illustration at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
How lovely of Poetry to make me a part of their Spring range, I am extremely touched. The dresses are gorgeous and are wonderfully silky to wear, it’s so exciting for me. I hope you like them too!
So much information has been lost because it was not recorded. Think of the centuries of medical knowledge carried verbally through the San Bushmen that may be lost due to the breakdown of their societies as people are urbanised. One of the most thrilling aspects of recording plants by drawing and painting them on …
Planning an exhibition requires lots of brainpower! So here are some of the people with cool heads and different talents who are hard at work to make it all a success. Below is a pic of me in my studio, I am more often at the computer than painting now though (Catkin is more of …
Wendy Burchell on the left is the Chairperson of BAASA in Cape Town, and Basia Hitchcock is the Deputy. They have been a great support to me with the organization of the Plant Exhibition in September at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Riva Katz is an amazing and dedicated Treasurer who keeps trying to hand on her …
