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Ruth Ava Lyons Discusses Painting in Oil, Using Gold Leaf

Feature guest Ruth Ava Lyons paints in oil and prefers oil over acrylic. She also applies other media to her paintings. I asked what is it about oil that captures her attention. She replied: Oil is a...

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Using Plants to Connect People With Nature

Plants have a presence in each of the paintings created by Ruth Ava Lyons. I asked Ruth why she chose plants to connect viewers to nature. Ruth replied: I like a field-based approach to my subject...

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How to Become an Artist-in-Residence

Have you ever wondered about how to become an artist-in-residence? I asked featured guest Ruth Ava Lyons about how one becomes a resident artist. She replied: There are several ways artists approach...

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Do residency programs accept up-and-coming artists?

Last week Ruth shared some ways artists can learn about residency programs. Today Ruth answers the question: Do residency programs accept up-and-coming artists or do they only want to deal with artists...

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What is expected of artists both during and after a residency? Ruth Ava Lyons...

Artist residencies sound romantic. However a residency comes with expenses and logistical issues you may never have considered. Featured guest Ruth Ava Lyons explains what is expected of artists during...

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Working as an Artist-in-Residence

You’re in an exciting new location and an official “artist-in-residence”. Congratulations! Now what? I asked Ruth what she does on the first day of a residency. She replied: I wander around and get my...

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Telling Stories About Sense of Place Through Art

Ruth Ava Lyons’ process of painting is very spontaneous. Are the paintings she creates during a residency similar to the paintings she creates in the comfort and privacy of her own studio? Does she...

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The Society of Floral Painters: Experienced Guides in All Forms of Flower...

Botanical illustration is about mixing science with art. Today, as in years past, botanical illustrations relay information that contributes to our scientific knowledge about plants. Botanical artists...

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Scholar Discusses Artist Marianne North, Answers Your Questions

In 1871 Marianne North, a forty-year old woman from a wealthy Victorian family, embarked on an adventure to paint the plants of the world. Even by today’s standards, North’s travels are an amazing...

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The Marianne North Gallery & Botanical Knowledge

Our conversation with featured guest Katie Zimmerman continues… Part of your research explores how the Marianne North Gallery works as a built environment and how the gallery functions within the...

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Observable Trends in the Work of Victorian Artist Marianne North

When viewing North’s paintings, are there any trends that can be observed? For example, did she paint plant “portraits” more often than landscapes? Did her style of painting change during 14 years of...

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New Book About Marianne North

I hope you are enjoying the conversation with Katie Zimmerman. I asked Katie if she was going to write a book based on her years of research. She replied: I’m in the final stages of writing up my...

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A Personal Look at the Life of Botanical Artist Rory McEwen

After reading Music Hiding in the Air, I was speechless.  I knew of Rory McEwen and his work before reading the memoir written by his niece Christian McEwen. However Rory was simply a name on the...

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Creating Murals for the Plant Sciences

Kellie Cox-Brady started painting murals last year. She recently added color to the plant science department at Cornell University. Join the conversation with Kellie, our special guest for July. Find...

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Kellie Cox-Brady Creates Curriculum to Teach Advanced Botanical Illustration...

How does one create an online course for advanced botanical illustration students? Kellie Cox-Brady shares how she created the Advanced Botanical Illustration course at Cornell University. Creating the...

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Self-expression in Botanical Art

Is there room for the expressive arts in the disciplined world of botanical art? I asked Kellie Cox-Brady how she balanced technical botanical illustration with Cornell University’s semi-expressive...

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Kellie Cox-Brady Paints Murals for Her Community

You have completed many community projects. When I saw the utility box you painted, I immediately thought of the app Foldify. Fortunately the app immediately shows you how your marks will be placed on...

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Balancing Work & Creativity

Kellie Cox-Brady’s professional life is divided between science illustration, freelance illustration and landscape design. How does she manage all this and stay inspired to create? Kellie: Fun...

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Kellie Cox-Brady Creates Coloring Book About Native Plants

Our conversation with artist, teacher and landscape designer Kellie Cox-Brady continues… I understand you are creating a coloring book about native plants. When will this book be available? How many...

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Reading, Writing and Drawing

For this week’s teaching and learning column, Kellie and I contemplate how to help people see the value of drawing as a learning tool. In the weekly teaching and learning column I write, I occasionally...

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