I first discovered Kyoto Color Soft Pastels when a friend gifted me a set for my birthday.  I had never worked with pastels before, so I was curious to see how they could fit into my art practice. I use these pastels in two main ways: As a flat background color and as a base layer or underpainting for watercolor designs. Read this post to learn more about my favorite techniques!

There are two ways that I love drawing and painting botanical art.  First is line art infused with watercolor. And the second way is direct painting over a quick pencil sketch. I love this project, because I’ve created my very own collection of botanical art note cards. 

Travel has always been a source of inspiration for my art and illustrations, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick off 2025 than with a two-week journey through India. This trip took me to four vibrant cities and one union territory—Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Kochi, and the beautiful Lakshadweep islands.