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Another bee painting in preparation of forthcoming workshops and bee-related events. This  watercolour and ink painting of honeysuckle and bee is the second painting of four bee and flowers in vase paintings that will be available later in the year. More bee painting workshops and nature drawing sessions will also be available soon - see sidebar for more details. Bee and Honeysuckle Watercolour Using a watercolour wash,wet paint was gently added to water to let the colours merge naturally. Walnut ink was added at the end of the painting to create a whimsical line to frame and add a little structure to the the painting. The original painting has more detail which isn't showing in this image due the exposure settings.

Bee painting workshops and watercolour and ink illustrations used for book illustrations and card stock. This delightful watercolour and ink painting of pink cherry blossom flowers and a honey bee is part of a set of four bee and flower paintings that will be available later in the year. More bee painting workshops and flower drawing workshops will also be available soon. It was painted as a loose watercolour wash, which involves applying wet paint into wet water to give its flowing, gentle appearance. Special walnut ink was applied over the dried watercolour paint, to create a delicate whimsical line and finishing touch to the painting. Bee and Flower, Watercolour and Ink Art Workshops. This type of botanical art work and wildlife bee drawing are representational and need not encompass very detailed aspects of the plant or wildlife, whilst remain recognisable. It is one of the styles of art that lends itself to children's book and text illustrations as it allows for ...

Honey Bees, Buzzing and Flowers. The honey bees have returned to the garden with the arrival of a few sunny and bright Spring days. The garden is turning over a range of (mainly) yellow and white flowers and blossoms which, over the next few weeks, will be joined by apple pink blossoms and sedum flowers. There is never a shortage of bees in the garden; they seem to be attracted by the sedum and catkins mostly; the sedum stays in bloom for quite a long time and, although perhaps not the most fashionable plant generally, it has become a firm favourite in this garden on account of its obvious attraction to wildlife - butterflies, bees, other insects, snails and spiders! Small wrens and bluetits often duck into the safety of this hardy plant. The Kent cobnut and pussy willow catkins are equally attractive to the wild garden bees and, overall, the garden is starting to get that familiar buzzing sound again. Honey Bee and Primroses, Coloured Pencils. This coloured pencil drawi...

Watercolour and Ink Illustration of a Bee and Flower. This watercolour and ink illustration of a bee amongst the primroses was painted using professional grade Winsor and Newton watercolours and ink. It is part of a series of wildlife and flower illustrations, including bees and butterflies, that will be made available towards the end of the year. Bee and Flowers : Watercolour and Ink Illustration Workshops For further details on current work and events, please email with enquiries. Workshops on wildlife art and botanical illustrations, both traditional and whimsical, include watercolours, inks, pastels, graphite, acrylic and coloured pencils.  Details to be published over the coming months.

Art Blog Calendar : Crocus Flower. Another botanical study in watercolour, with ink added - this crocus was wide awake! It was another one found that was found trampled in the garden - no doubt something to do with the wildlife and pets who charge around outside. As it was so fully open, it wasn't going to last very long once broken, and so painting had to be done fairly swiftly. This illustration was painted on smooth Bristol board paper, which is not such good paper for applying watercolour washes but is good for neat edges (if a paintbrush with a sharp point/edge is used). It is super paper for ink! The Winsor and Newton paint was applied dry using as little water as possible, to help prevent the paper from buckling.  Very smooth watercolour art paper can be stretched prior to painting to help prevent it from buckling - but on those days when the artist just wants to paint (as is often the case...especially so with the time constraints of a fading flower), then the quick...