It’s been a few weeks since the highly successful Lancaster Exhibition “ In Ruskin’s Footsteps” and our promotion stand at the RHS Plant & Art Fair. The hard work put in by the steering committee members underpinned the success of both events. The interest shown by botanical art enthusiasts has ensured that ABBA will continue to grow… Continue reading Its your ABBA have your say
In May this year ABBA organised the British contribution to the first ever Worldwide Day of Botanical Art, joining 25 other countries in this amazing event. ABBA’s main exhibition in Lancaster, ’In Ruskins Footsteps’ was a great success as were our partner events in London, at the Shirley Sherwood gallery, Royal Botanic gardens Kew, Chelsea… Continue reading ABBA – Success at the RHS
This blog’s a bit long – sorry – so I did a summary “…a juried exhibition is just like an exam question; read it carefully before answering.” 1 Send in a good scan of your painting 2 Write out the botanical description before starting your entry 3 Draw the habit of the plant correctly 4… Continue reading Feedback – Martin Allen
ABBA has had a hugely interesting 18 months following the decision to bring English and Welsh botanical artists into the limelight so that they can show their prowess in their chosen field (no pun intended) on the world stage. The American Society of Botanical Artists initiative to try and stage a worldwide botanical art show… Continue reading Info blog to ABBA artists and followers
Botanical art tends to be time consuming and it can be difficult to make your plant specimen last as long as it takes to complete your painting. Ideally work from a growing specimen. A plant growing in a pot that can be taken to your workspace is the best option. Try to have several hours… Continue reading Dealing with plant specimens – Deborah Lambkin
The deadline of August the 4th is drawing closer; it’s the last day you can submit a native plant choice for the Botanical Art Worldwide exhibition. If you would still like to submit a choice, we’ve compiled a list of all the species that have been chosen so far to make it slightly easier. Take… Continue reading Chosen Plants
Supported by the RHS Dawn Jolliffe Botanical Art Bursary Fund How much time is left to submit an entry ? Time is racing by and before we know it the Initial Submission deadline of 4th August will be here . After that date, those artists that have told us their chosen plants will be sent… Continue reading Botanical Art Worldwide Update – June 2017
