Leaf Challenge: November 2024
Every now and then I like to practice drawing and painting leaves. For me it's important to revisit certain aspects of plants, and leaves...
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Dianne Sutherland
Aug 319 min read
Botanical Artists Materials and Equipment: 1. Pencils
Botanical Artists Materials and Equipment: Pencils
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Dianne Sutherland
Aug 301 min read
Botanical Art Materials and Equipment: A New Blog Post Series Starting September
I'm often asked about specific art materials and equipment that I share in my social media posts and decided to share my kit with you...
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Dianne Sutherland
Aug 51 min read
Discount on Selected Tutorials!
Do you want to get started your botanical art journey or maybe just improve your skills in certain areas? I'm overhauling the website ...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jul 112 min read
Summer Poppy Tutorial Online Now & Date for the Next Botanical Illustration Course Announced
It's been a busy few weeks but I managed to make a new mini tutorial! The Opium poppy is a great choice for the Summer, it's such a...
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Dianne Sutherland
Mar 222 min read
A New Mini Tutorial for Spring, Fritillaria meleagris: A study in colour and technique
One of my all time favourite flowers is the Snake-Head Fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, and I've painted it many times! So, this year I...
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Dianne Sutherland
Feb 131 min read
France, April 2024 A two tutor class with Shevaun Doherty: 'From Plant to Painting'
There's still a little time to grab a place on a unique class with myself and fellow artist Shevan Doherty. We will be teaching together...
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Dianne Sutherland
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Complex Drawing: Tutorial no.5
I've had this one on the back burner since the first drawing tutorial, and it's finally time to release it. This is one of the longer...
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Dianne Sutherland
Nov 22, 20232 min read
New Mushroom Tutorial and Other News
For November there's a new mini tutorial on painting Amanita muscaria mushrooms, otherwise known as Fly Agaric, which you can find on the...
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Dianne Sutherland
Sep 16, 20232 min read
Leaves are Calling
Autumn or fall is just around the corner, so in advance of the leaf bonanza, I've made another tutorial, this time it's a colourful dock...
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Dianne Sutherland
Sep 1, 20231 min read
New Mini Tutorial - Autumn Oak Leaf
I took a break from the mini tutorials but the good news is that have a couple more to offer before the end of the year. Pondering over...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jun 20, 20232 min read
New Materials for the Botanical Illustration Course: August 2023 presentation
The Botanical Illustration online course has undergone a make over with three brand new sections added for the August presentation 2023....
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Dianne Sutherland
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Mini Tutorials for 2023 Botanical Art Online - Extended time and Instagram hashtag
In January this year I launched the new MINI TUTORIALS on the Botanical Art Online website, these tutorial focus on a variety natural...
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Dianne Sutherland
Aug 12, 20222 min read
More from the World of Flowers Tutorial
Have to say I'm enjoying adding to this tutorial and it just keeps growing with several new flowers added, the latest to be added is a...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jun 29, 20222 min read
World of Flowers Tutorial Available Now
The latest tutorial 'World of Flowers' is now available. For this tutorial I'm selecting some of my favourite flowers and adding more...
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Dianne Sutherland
May 28, 20226 min read
Which Course or Tutorial?..... and announcing two new tutorials for summer 2022
I often get asked which course or tutorial is the best option. There are a few different routes that you can take depending on your...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jan 29, 20222 min read
From Beginners in Botanical Art to Vellum Painters: Two New Tutorials Launched
There are two new tutorials on the website, firstly the Beginners Botanical Tutorial is now available and costs £75. This replaces the...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jan 9, 20224 min read
New Tutorials and Free Mini Tutorials 2022
Happy New Year to all! Despite the ongoing pandemic, 2021 turned out to be a pretty busy year, I used the time to develop my teaching...
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Dianne Sutherland
Jul 5, 20212 min read
NEWS! On the Front Line: A Professional Development Guidance Document and SAPP - A New Resource
I've just published a new 7,500 word document for my Botanical Illustration and Advanced students about professional development for the...
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Dianne Sutherland
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Depth and Detail: A New Tutorial in Botanical Watercolour
Do you struggle to achieve the depth of colour or the detailed finish that you are striving for in your botanical watercolours? If so...
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