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Turkey Tail and Lichen on Stick

January 14, 2023 § 9 Comments

Turkey tail and lichen on stick © Lynn Wiles 2023

I am pleased to announce that my watercolor painting of this 10 cm stick is included in the New England Society of Botanical Artists online exhibit From Solstice to Equinox.

Lichen 2023

January 1, 2023 § 11 Comments

Lichen 2023 © Lynn Wiles 2023

Happy New Year! Turns out that I am crafts monogamous and the only photos I have been taking are reference photos such as this one in my striving to be a botanical artist. I’m very fond of the small worlds of lichen and moss especially on sticks. Doing this 1:1 in watercolor is difficult to say the least, but I’m trying.

Lichen Painting

January 22, 2022 § 2 Comments

So far, this has been my greatest hit in my perpetual journal (from 2021).

Stripped Bare

December 31, 2021 § 4 Comments

Somehow this tree, devoid of its bark, bare and raw seemed fitting to end the second year of the pandemic. But there is also the beauty of the abundant lichen and evergreen as well.

Happy New Year to all.

Lichen Love

February 28, 2021 § 4 Comments

The One for me

January 31, 2021 § 11 Comments

The One for me © Lynn Wiles 2021
While throwing sticks for my dog, I noticed this cup like lichen and decided to bring it home to photograph.

A New Year

January 1, 2021 § 12 Comments

A New Year © Lynn Wiles 2021
And things have not become magically better. I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, but did decide about a month ago to start collecting random bits of nature and start a sketchbook with 15 minutes of drawing or painting a day. And in the last week, I have started exploring the macro capabilities of my newish camera. The in focus part of this lichen is less than 5 mm and I thought I could draw this life-size. Haha. Since we are all going to be stuck at home for the time being, wishing you all a Happy New and Creative Year. Even if it means bringing the outdoors inside.