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Botanical Illustration in Watercolor

Informational Articles

Articles about painting and drawing.

From Sable to Synthetic Materials in Watercolor Brushes

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Sable, mink, squirrel, goat, mongoose, synthetics, and blends. Here's a guide to help you understand the differences in watercolor brushes.

Quality Sable Watercolor Painting Brushes

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Learn all about sable watercolor paint brushes and why they are preferred by watercolor artists.

Sizes and Shapes of Watercolor Brushes

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A filbert is not a nut. Learn about various shapes of brushes and how they are used in watercolor painting.

Painting Outdoors with Watercolor Paints

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Get yourself out of the studio and paint in nature. Here's how to go about painting in the great outdoors!

Graphite Drawing Pencils for Artists

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The pencil may be the lowliest of art supplies, but knowing the history of graphite pencils can spur new interest in this versatile medium. 

History of Botanical Illustration and Flower Art

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Is there a link between ancient herbals and contemporary flower art? Read about how and why artists create botanical illustrations. 

Choosing the Right Artists Watercolor Paper

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What kind of watercolor paper is best for your next project?

Watercolor Paper Storage, Care, and Maintenance

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Archival watercolor paper lasts for hundreds of years with the proper care. Learn how to maintain your fine papers.

History of Artists Watercolor Paper

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Read about the history of papermaking and how fine watercolor paper evolved.

Pack a Watercolor Travel Sketch Kit

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Compact and portable is the way to go. Here's a method to pack all your materials and be ready to go!

Camping with Watercolor Paints

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Great tips and hints for bringing your watercolor kit with you on your next camping trip.

Graphite Pencils and the Hardness Scale

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Drawing pencils vary in hardness. This allows artists to create a fantastic range of values. Learn about how the hardness scale works for artists. 

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  • Home
    • About O, Sweet Nature
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Disclaimer
  • Bodyworks
    • Seated for Meditation
    • Year of Making Herbal Medicines
  • Art
    • Home Gallery >
      • Watercolors
      • Oils
      • Drawings
      • Additional Sources
      • About the Artist
    • On Drawing Trees and Nature
  • Articles
    • Earth Poetry >
      • A Farewell Song
      • And My Heart Soars
      • Earth Our Mother
      • Ole October
      • On Cold Mountain
      • Teach Your Children
      • We Have Forgotten Who We Are
      • When the Animals Come
      • Wild Geese
    • Composition for Landscapes
    • Papers for Watercolors
    • Botanical Illustration Tutorial
    • Dry Brush Blending
    • How To Write Haiku Poetry
    • Careers for Creatives
    • Informational articles
    • Your Creative Self
    • Haiku Voice of a Thousand X >
      • Murasaki Poetry
      • Haiku Classic Poetry
  • Blog
  • Contact