Artiste Botanique
Hello, I have some exciting news: I am running a course at Kew Gardens, painting roses from the wonderful rose garden. Kew's Rose Garden is home to 170 different species and cultivars, so we'll be spoilt for choice. At the beginning of the day, participants will be led by Kew staff to the rose garden,… Continue reading Painting Roses at Kew Gardens: A Unique Workshop
Hello, Since I have been painting landscapes in oils, I have been striving to keep this new venture separate from my usual job, which is painting watercolour botanicals. This desirable separation is both physical and psychological.Physical because my oils are messy and the painting area, my clothes and even my face get the regular smudge… Continue reading Is this the best art trolley ever? Meeden art trolley review
Hello, As we are approaching the end of April, the garden is moving from its crops of daffodils, bluebells and tulips to the lilies and irises. All these plants have something in common: their leaves are long and thick, with parallel veining. Parallel veining means that all veins run from base to tip, with no… Continue reading Drawing Long Leaves with Parallel Veining
Hi everyone, As the summer approaches and I am painting more landscapes, I have a mission to put together my ideal plein air painting kit. It is quite a challenge for me because wherever I go I tend to pack the kitchen sink… You should see the amount of art stuff I take with me… Continue reading Meeden easel box field test and review
Rosa Botanical Art Fair1-4 May 2026West dean Gardens and College Hello, Would you like to visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK? The first week-end in May would be a great time to do so… West Dean Gardens and College are hosting a botanical art fair, organising special tours of the gardens… Continue reading Explore the Rosa Botanical Art Fair at West Dean Gardens
Sandrine Maugy 