Studio Days

 Proofing some new large and small prints of my domed nest.

A collection of prints on my work table at the studio. 

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I have had so many questions and emails lately about printing giclee prints.

All of my prints are printed with archival inks on 100 percent cotton rag paper.

If you are an artist just getting started I have more information
on my FAQ page on my website.
If you are a collector do check out my shop policies page to read a bit 

more about my paintings and prints and how to care for them.

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I'll have a shop update soon!

Botanical Blues

Working on some botanical silhouettes in cool blues and browns.

Simple washes, studying form and shape.

Getting the brushes moving.

New Paintings!

 Domed Nest

 Rust Insect Collection 

Woven Nest

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A few new paintings in my Golly Bard shop tonight! 

Have a wonderful weekend all!

Nests!

New prints in my Etsy shop!

Nestlings in Rose Bramble prints available in small and large format.

Twig type alphabet prints from A-Z also available.

Click here to visit my shop.

working on a few new nest studies.

I've become slightly obsessed with the negative space.

I'm still a bit tangled up in this one but I'm getting there.

I hope to have a shop update with original paintings some time next week.

So stay tuned!

Drawn to Nature

I'm so excited to share some news with you…

Last year I licensed my work for a nature sketchbook and journal.

It's filled with new images and favorites from the GB archive.

Drawn to Nature encourages you to take a closer look at the natural world around you. 

Each journal includes a pencil and plenty of space for you to write and draw.

My favorite part is a pocket filled with envelopes and stickers 

for gathering things you find.

You can pre-order Drawn to Nature on Amazon now. 

It will be in stock in early July in the USA and later in July for Amazon UK.
Do check with your local booksellers as well!

Click here to pre-order.

Busy Bees

Things have been busy here at the GB studio.
I'm working on a few different illustration projects and that's always exciting,
 but I look forward to simply painting for me - which seems like a luxury these days!
I took a beekeeping class this winter which is something I've always wanted to do.
I helped my neighbors install packages of honeybees into their hives last week.
So far so good. We checked the hives on Sunday and the queens are alive and well!
That's me with our mentor who is firing up the smoker.
We really didn't need it. The bees are so calm and docile.
I'll look forward to helping my neighbors this spring and summer.
Hopefully I will have beehives of my own one day!

Making Plans

I'm working on roughs for a fun illustration project.

I can't live without my kneaded eraser!

I really do enjoy drawing. Illustration projects often require a bit more planning.

I rarely draw out ideas in advance of a painting when I'm painting for myself.

Sometimes it's fun to work differently, play with new ideas,

and change up my routine just a little bit!