Botanical Illustrations

These drawings were done from life with colored pencils on watercolor paper.





Pussy Willow Twig in January





Curly Willow Twig in January





Tulip Poplar Twig in January





Red Twig Dogwood in January





Box Elder in January




Star Magnolia twig in January





Red Oak twig in January





Sugar Maple twig in January





Silver Maple twig in January





Northern Catalpa twig in January





Sassafras twig in January

Pileated Woodpecker

So excited to see this large handsome fellow in my yard on January 26th! First Pileated Woodpecker on the property since we moved here 15 years ago. The picture is not very clear. He was high up on a snag and he kept circling around. Just had to sketch him! Prismacolor pencils.