Plant hunters and their sketchbooks

For centuries, plant hunters have ventured far and wide to collect new and exciting species of plants for gardens and greenhouses. These intrepid explorers have kept detailed accounts of their journeys, often in the form of sketchbooks, journals and diaries. In this essay, I will explore the history of plant hunters and the ways in which their sketchbooks, journals and diaries have helped to document their discoveries and advance our understanding of botany.

Don’T Blink! The history and why of blind contour drawing.

for centuries, artists have used techniques to hone their observational skills. One of the most popular techniques is known as blind contour drawing. This form of drawing requires an artist to focus solely on their subject and draw their subject without lifting their pen from the paper or looking at the paper.

Just a moment! Isabel Bishop capturing movement.

History of master copies. Why do we do it.

To understand why we study the works of the old masters, it is important to first understand the history of artist master copies. Artist master copies have been used for centuries to teach art students and apprentices the techniques, styles, and nuances of the old masters.

Architects are well known for their use of sketchbooks. They use them to help them in the design process, as well as to document their ideas and help keep track of their progress. The use of sketchbooks is essential to architects, and it is something that has been used for centuries.

Illuminated manuscripts a closer look

Illuminated manuscripts are a type of artwork that has been used for centuries. These manuscripts are illustrated with beautiful drawings and paintings, often created with gold and silver. The history of illuminated manuscripts dates back to the Middle Ages, when monks and scribes began to copy religious texts and other works of literature.

Dare to be Lousy!

Artist’s sketchbook cover ups, scratch outs demolished pages, and paint overs.

Throughout the centuries, artists have utilized a variety of methods to rework their original artwork. From paint overs and cover ups, to scratch outs and demolished pages, these techniques can be found in works by some of the most renowned painters and illustrators in history. In this essay, we will explore the history of artists utilizing these techniques in their artwork, including the motivations behind them and the impact they have had in the art world.