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Lisa Holley
Illustrating botanicals became a passion of mine after studying the works of 16th century artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Drawing plants, flowers and insects, involving the viewer in another dimension of thought, is a challenge during the creation. It is fascinating for me to observe the reactions people have to the finished work.
When I was asked if my studio was "full of dead bugs" I was curious as to why anyone would think that. I view my "collection" as specimens for continuing life, to study and paint them to live forever as drawings, not as "dead".
Extensive world travel has developed A myriad of ideas and new approaches toward botanical art which stimulate each piece I create. Exploring different techniques with old and new mediums is an adventure. When the expressive lines in nature are added it's an endless field of visual exploration.
The "You Are What You Eat" series involves extensive research and creative planning. When I view the finished work I smile remembering the particular experiences I have had in exploring and drawing each study. The finished piece has it's own evolution and a history in my mind's eye.
My objective as an artist, is to present botanical subjects in a fashion which encourages the viewer to observe the subject with new insights and to explore the drawing with new visual and mental awareness.
Osprey packing a lunch
Limited
edition print of 300
Size 24"x 18"
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
Bald Eagle
Limited
edition print of 200
Size 19"x20"
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
Sun Valley Butterfly
Limited
edition print of 50
Size 19"x20"
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
Cat's favourite toys
Limited
edition print of 200
Size 19"x20"
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
Great Horned Owl
Limited
edition print of 300
Size 20"x15"
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
Sip Rise
Limited
edition print of 200
Size 20cm x 20cm
Unframed £60
Framed approx £120 depending on moulding
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