A few of my favorite works completed while taking “Botanical Illustration” through Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Continuing Education taught by self-described rule-breaker Shannon Brunette at the University of Minnesota’s Conservatory.
Solanam quitoense: A botanical illustration of the Solanam quitoense plant, commonly known as a Naranjilla. Painted with graphite watercolor and opaque Groucho, detail drawn in sanguine chalk on cold press watercolor paper.
11” by 14”
Butterfly Ranunculus Trio: Black pencil, water-soluble crayon on lightly textured and toned paper.
16 1/2” by 10 1/2” painted area on 18” x 12” paper.
Pitcher Plant: A psychedelic mixed media drawing of a carnivorous plant. Drawn with graphite and water-based crayon on gold-toned paper.
Drawing area measures 14 3/4” by 9 3/4” on 18” x 12” paper.