Natural History Art & Illustration
Natural History Art & Illustration
During my botanical illustration course with Roman García Mora, biologist and scientific illustrator from Spain, and Illustraciencia I was assigned the challenge of illustrating Cistus heterophyllus subsp. cartaginensis, locally known as “Jara de Cartagena”. This rare species, a tiny rose look-alike, found in…
Watercolor is a wonderfully fluid and expressive medium, and one of its most captivating techniques is wet-on-wet. In this post, we’ll dive into what the wet-on-wet technique is, why it’s so magical, and how you can start practicing it in…
As an artist, there’s a constant balancing act between creativity and structure. When it comes to botanical art, that balance becomes even more fascinating, blending the precision of science with the flow of artistic expression. Whether you’re just starting out…
Understanding color theory is an essential part of mastering watercolor painting. It allows you to mix the right hues, create balanced compositions, and bring depth to your work. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of color theory…
Let’s start by understanding what botanical art is. As I mentioned in another blog post, botanical art involves creating artwork that accurately represents the anatomy or morphology of a plant subject. However, it’s important to note that the final artwork…