On View

Cheryl Hodges William Colclough Thomas Maureen Sparling Esmee van Breugel Va n e s s a P a s q u a l e t t o Sarah Trett

Welcome you to their exhibition of Botanical Art

Botanical Artist

 Cheryl Hodges

I’m a botanical artist living near Canberra, Australia.

I’ve dabbled in many art forms over the years, but have been focusing on botanical watercolour painting since 2000. I build up my watercolours in many layers of soft washes, and finish off with darker washes and dry brush work with very fine brushes. I particularly enjoy painting Australian Native plants, and have done many fruit studies.

I have completed numerous commissions and won several awards in recent years. My works are held in private collections in Australia and overseas. Since 2005 I have exhibited in the Botanica exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. I am a member of the Botanical Art Society of Australia and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Cheryl Hodges Botanical Art Society of Australia American Society of Botanical Artists

Corymbia ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum

 Cheryl Hodges Botanical Art Society of Australia American Society of Botanical Artists

Eucalyptus globulus - Southern Bluegum

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Hakea laurina - Pincushion Hakea

 Cheryl Hodges Botanical Art Society of Australia American Society of Botanical Artists

Amanita muscari - Fly Agaric

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Botanical Artist William Colclough Thomas

William focuses his work within the realm of botanical art, with a fresh vision of realism to environment. His current series 'en masse' specifically reflects the environ of each species within a mass setting. Each floral and/or foliage specimen is presented as it thrives amongst many of its kind, which highlights variety of shape, contour, foliage display, play of light, color, rhythmic vibrancy and balance. This approach engenders the artist with more freedom of expression, which is paramount in an artistic endeavor – differing from the traditional path of botanical illustration. The large size as well as the acrylic on canvas medium is yet another point of departure from the more scientific, cataloging of

botanical species. A more artistic approach to wholly botanical subject matter has been somewhat missing since the master impressionists graced the world with their canvases.

William was born and raised in Memphis, TN, moved as a teenager to Baton Rouge, LA, has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from Louisiana State University and now lives and works as an artist in Birmingham, AL. Having spent much of his life pursuing illustration, graphics and design in stained glass, print publications, and a 25-year career with the Birmingham News in Alabama, he finally found the courage and financial resources to break from the norm and take a chance as a professional fine artist

William Colclough Thomas American Society of Botanical Artists National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society International Society of Acrylic Painters

Mountain Brook Art Association Birmingham Art Association

Variegated Solomon's Seal, 2011, 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas

William Colclough Thomas American Society of Botanical Artists National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society International Society of Acrylic Painters

Mountain Brook Art Association Birmingham Art Association

Blue-Violet Bearded Iris, 2012, 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas

Variegated Holly, 2011, 40" x 30" acrylic on canvas

William Colclough Thomas American Society of Botanical Artists National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society International Society of Acrylic Painters

Mountain Brook Art Association Birmingham Art Association

Purple Heart, 2011, 40" x 30" acrylic on canvas

Botanical Artist

 Maureen Sparling

My work mainly falls into the category of botanical and bird illustration. I am inspired by the incredible variety of flora and fauna to be seen in my surrounding Cotswold countryside throughout the season as well as the delicate plumage and exotic colours of the birds both at home and abroad. I love to capture minute detail in watercolour, so that these wonderful examples of natural beauty, often overlooked in the rush of everyday life, may be shared by all.

I won many art competitions as a child but have only recently had the opportunity to pursue art professionally. After raising my family, I studied parttime for a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration, achieving a Distrinction and then continued to eventually graduate with a First Class Honours Degree in 2001.

My paintings can be seen in the annual Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival as well as other local galleries and exhibitions. I have also exhibited with the Society of Botanical Artists in London.

 Maureen Sparling Original watercolours are available for sale

January King Cabbage by Maureen Sparling

January King Cabbage

 Maureen Sparling Original watercolours are available for sale

Aquilegia

Apples on Bough by Maureen Sparling

Apples on Bough

 Maureen Sparling Original watercolours are available for sale

Elderberries on Branch

Botanical Artist Esmee van Breugel

I’m a self-taught artist living in Edinburgh. Although I have had no formal art training since school, I have always loved drawing and painting, and use every opportunity to indulge my creative side.

I paint mostly flowers from macro photos, but sometimes do still life and experiment with landscapes. My work is quite graphic and stylized, showing the influence of Japanese art and botanical drawings.

Pencil outlines feature strongly in my work as I like the details of my subjects to show clearly, usually through a bright wash of watercolour to gain a glowing, transparent effect. I’m also fond of using a dark background to make my subjects stand out.

Esmee van Breugel

Single Purple Poppy

Esmee van Breugel

Single Orange Poppy

Single Pink Hibiscus Flower by Esmee van Breugel

Single Pink Hibiscus Flower

Esmee van Breugel

Agapanthus Flower by Esmee van Breugel

Agapanthus Flower

Botanical Artist Va n e s s a P a s q u a l e t t o

I was born in Vancouver, grew up in a suburb of the city and studied biology at Langara College and the University of British Columbia. Since then, I’ve worked in biology labs and botanical gardens in British Columbia, South Africa and Germany.

Unfortunately, lately I haven’t had much time to paint because my little son just won’t allow it! However, he has just started kindergarten and my painting days are looking brighter.

I am a self-taught artist and began painting botanical watercolours in 2004. Although my main interest is watercolour, I also work in graphite, charcoal and coloured pencil.

In April 2005, I had my first exhibit at the Botanical Garden Potsdam, Germany. Shortly thereafter, I was commissioned to illustrate new interpretive signage for this garden.

I lived a number of years in South Africa and spent many of my weekends meandering the mountain and coastal trails of two of South Africa’s botanical paradises-the provinces of KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape; much of my inspiration to paint South African flora arose from these weekend get-away explorations. Currently, I am living in Germany.

Vanessa Pasqualetto

Papaver orientale I

Vanessa Pasqualetto

Papaver orientale II

Papaver orientale III

Vanessa Pasqualetto

Papaver orientale IV

Botanical Artist

 S a r a h Tr e t t

On completing my degree in Scientific Illustration at Lancaster University, England, I produced paintings for exhibitions and book illustrations for Harper Collins and Reader’s Digest.

However my love for computers, photography and design, turned me away from the paintbrush and into regular graphic design work for the last 15 years, where the results were quicker and the numeration more constant.

After moving to rural Australia in 2010, my passion to illustrate the world around me has heightened. I love

capturing the true beauty of nature; I would like to continue to inspire viewers to look closer at the wonders of our natural world.

My wonderful son has been also been inspiring me to produce children’s illustrations for t-shirts and other gifts.

I look forward to sharing my artistic adventures with you. Please feel free to contact me for commissions.

 Sarah Trett

Yellow Archangel - Lamiastrum galeobdolon

 Sarah Trett

Bear's breech

Primula

 Sarah Trett

Flag Iris

Sweet pea by Cheryl Hodges

Tradescantia Bermudensis 'Variegata', 2012,

by William Colclough Thomas

Early Blossom - Magnolia by Maureen Sparling

Single Red Poppy

by Esmee van Breugel

Dictamnus albus

by Vanessa Pasqualetto

Hebrideaui orchid: Dactylorhza majalis

by Sarah Trett

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