What a glorious sunny day we had today for the ‘Discovering Nature’s Colours’ Walk as part of Kington Walking Festival. We were lucky to be able to explore at The Rhodd’s Farm, Lyonshall with thanks to Cary and Richard. Our aim today was to connect with nature around us, learn the plant names and capture…
Tag: Painting with Plants
Nature’s Colours
For my #momentsketchers this month I’ve been connecting with nature through #paintingwithplants Painting with Plants involves taking a leaf or flower between your finger tips and rubbing it across the page. The pigment from the plant goes onto the paper. It’s an activity you would imagine doing as a child, exploring colour around you. Spring is the perfect…
Painting in the Highlands
Last weekend I travelled up to the Highland Folk Museum in the Cairngorms to take part in the Forest Festival event. This event shares knowledge about Ancient Woodlands, traditional woodland activities and crafts. Painting with Plants was the perfect activity, placed in the Ancient Township, nestled amongst the traditional timber framed buildings with roofs made…
5 Tips for Painting with Plants
This week I was Painting with Plants with colleagues at the Woodland Trust. It’s an exciting time to discover the colours of nature. I’ve added some top tips below so you can have a go.
The Walking Sketchbook 