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Studio Notes
Behind the Wildflower Series
The wildflower series started as a way to slow down. I spent a summer walking the same meadow each week and painting whatever was newly in bloom, one plant at a time. Working from lifeAlmost everything in the series was painted from a fresh cutting on the desk in front of me. Working from life means the light changes while you paint, and you learn to commit to a colour before it moves. A plant you draw twice is never the same plant. The field guide at the end of the season collected the best...
Choosing a Frame for Your Print
A good frame should disappear and let the artwork do the talking. When people ask how to frame a print, I usually suggest starting with the room rather than the picture. A few things that help* Choose a frame close to the darkest ink in the artwork * Leave a generous mount so the image has room to breathe * Use anti-reflective glass if the print will face a window * Keep the print out of direct sunlight to protect the colour If you would like help choosing, send me a photo of the wall and I...