So we went back to oxford this time we were on the hunt for botanical illustration and its different usages in design and functions. (aka. the butterfly hunt) first stop was my favorite emporium of oddities and history The Pitt Rivers Museum. Butterflies and tropical flowers were a favorite decoration in Asian countries like ChinaContinue reading “Return To Oxford”
Category Archives: Art Class
Merging styles.
Had such good fun with GRIFFITHS and MILLIES work I thought I might try merging the two in one image. Set up and ready to go! Much harder than it looked. Thinking it’s probably time for another cup of tea. Here she is finish ( I think)…
Following Hogarth.
Hogarth was born in London 1697 and died in 1764. He started his career making trade cards. In his spare time, he did sketches of people around him and friends. He recorded life in the London streets unknowingly beginning the start as a reportage artist. He married the daughter of Sir James Thornhil who wasContinue reading “Following Hogarth.”
Using Ink
There are many pens on the market that you can choose from. Or if you are the adventurous type you may decide to make your own from feathers the way our forefathers did. You might also try different sticks, reeds, bamboo or other exotic materials. The crow quill dip pens and metal replacement pointsContinue reading “Using Ink”
Oak Tree and Stars by BlueFalcon1983 