In 2023, I was selected as one of four botanical artists in residency at Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville, VA. Alongside me were artists Jean Emmons (Washington), Beverly Allen (Australia) and John Pastoriza-Pinol (Australia). We spent a happy and productive three weeks on site at this former Paul and Bunny Mellon estate, trying to sort through the botanical and floral wealth to choose just a few plants each. In addition to spending many happy hours on the sunporch painting with my fellow artists, we enjoyed several visits to the fabulous library, took some field trips in the area, and visited with the other residents and fellows in different disciplines that were staying there as well. My choice to submit for the Oak Spring Florilegium is the kohlrabi, currently in progress. Will let you see the finished work soon!
