“Connecting to Nature”
(click on the photos for a larger view, these were taken in my own backyard) “Connecting to Nature”by Mary McAndrew2-4-08…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
“Robin, Warbler and Red Admiral Butterfly”
Today I did some paintings of birds from the field guide “Birds of the World”. The birds (photographs) are not…
Juncoes and Ladybugs 1-30-08
Today I sketched some quick moving juncoes, a chickadee and cardinal that came by the feeder. Having a window feeder…
“Green Caterpillar and Dry Sunflower” 1-28-08
Today I’m showing a page from my sketchbook that has drawings from two different days. At the top is a…
Inktense Color Pencil test 1-27-08
I just bought a complete set of “Inktense Color Pencils” from Derwendt. I did some tests with them to get…
“In the Barn” 1-24-08
Today I just had to get outside for some sketching! I have a new sketchbook to try out and new…
Coffee Experiment on Watercolor Paper 1-20-08
The other day I did some experimenting with watercolor paper and instant coffee. I had seen this used for a…
Color Pencil- Pink and Green Leaves
This is from my trip to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens on Jan. 11, 2008. I’m working from a photo of…
“Full Moon” photos
Last night when I went into my upstairs bedroom, it was very dark but for the tremendous light coming in…
“Iris Watercolor Painting with Travel Palette”
I decided to put that little travel watercolor palette to test. I picked up a gorgeous iris and lily yesterday,…
“Quick Watercolor of an Iris”
This is a watercolor I did of an iris that I approached spontaneously. No sketch, just direct painting with the…
“Quick Iris Watercolor Painting”
This is a watercolor I did of the same iris as the previous post, but this time I approached it…