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BOTANICAL DRAWINGS

JULIE BRETON ART | ABSTRACT DRAWING

JULIE BRETON ART | ABSTRACT DRAWING

JULIE BRETON ART | BOTANICAL DRAWING

JULIE BRETON ART | BOTANICAL DRAWING

Inspired by Victorian Era Glasshouses I started to draw and paint on transluscent Yupo paper. I like the transparency I get with this support and how it reacts to the different media I experiment with. I create imaginary landsacpes and botanical worlds using charcoal, graphite, pastel, acrylic paint, ink and even collage.

Because the paper is translucent the artwork and it’s colours are finally revealed when backed with a neutral grey or colorful cardstock. You can follow this series progress on Instagram.

 
Sunday inspiration from @haarkon_ This talented duo’s account is filled with the most glorious travel and nature shot. I use a lot of photographic reference for my work. This one will surely be part of the collection. #haarkongreenhousetour
Collection of collage materials found in the studio. I like how sometimes if you pay attention enough the tiniest things become most important.
‘’My paintings are not about what is seen. They are about what is known forever in the mind.’’ -Agnes Martin I see this unfinished painting everyday upon entering the studio. I find it uplifting, calm, perfect in it’s i
Collection of Conté à Paris squares. Nicolas Jacques Conté, a painter, chemist, physicist, hot air baloonist and inventor started a pencil factory in 1795. It’s still going strong today. I just love using materials that have a connection
I framed this artwork for myself. I am glad I did. Everytime I see it I am reminded how I love working with colour, transparency and texture. It inspires me to get into the studio and create some more.