Botanical Art Gallery

Red dates, Phoenix dactylifera  ©Shevaun Doherty 2013
Iris foetidissima,  watercolour on vellum,  ©Shevaun Doherty 2014 (gold medal at Bloom 2014)
Calmondin, Citrofortunella microcarpa, watercolour on vellum  ©Shevaun Doherty 2014 

Brassia arania verde, Spider orchid  ©Shevaun Doherty 2012

Daucus carota, Egyptian red carrots  ©Shevaun Doherty 2011

Ceiba speciosa, Silk floss tree  ©Shevaun Doherty 2010

Ripening dates, Phoenix dactylifera (Highly commended at SBA Westminster show 2013) ©Shevaun Doherty 2012

Little calmondin orange
The Spice Market, watercolour on paper,   ©Shevaun Doherty 2014

Cyperus prolifer Lam, Dwarf papyrus on papyrus , gouache  ©Shevaun Doherty 2012


Papyrus detail



A Dragon's Eye

Ready for action!

"All you need is Love"
Physalis alkekengi © Shevaun Doherty 2014

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus  © Shevaun Doherty 2013


Dutch Iris, gouache on board  © Shevaun Doherty 2014

Oriental Hybrid Lily Lilium 'Mambo'  © Shevaun Doherty 2015

Stargazer lily  © Shevaun Doherty 2015

Hedera hibernica

16 comments:

  1. Unknown18 October 2014 at 17:02

    Wow I just realized you have this gallery here! A beautiful collection of your works!

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    1. shevaun18 October 2014 at 17:56

      Thanks Debbie. I need to sit down one day and do this properly. I saw on another blog a much more effective way of displaying art. It's just finding the time (and the motivation!)

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  2. Unknown26 November 2014 at 21:27

    I enjoy your work on our Facebook group and the nice story's, tales and explanations of your blog. For me you are much more than a fantastic botanical artist, and I do hope to see your magnificent paintings in real life!

    Thanks for all your inspiration!
    Big hugs XXX

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    1. shevaun27 November 2014 at 13:11

      Thank you, Maria. That's s lovely thing to say! We'll meet soon

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  3. rellyd22 March 2015 at 19:37

    Très jolie travail! agréable à voir et original!! j'aime beaucoup!
    Rellyd

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  4. Deborah Greener23 August 2015 at 00:01

    Is any of your work available for purchase in the form of giclee prints? If so, should I contact you directly for prices and purchase, or do you have a gallery that handles your work? Thank you - everything you do is so beautiful.

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    1. shevaun23 August 2015 at 19:11

      Deborah, thank you for the nice words. I do have limited edition giclee prints available. You can contact me here (message me with your email address), or contact me at shevaun.doherty at gmail.com. Alternatively, if you look at my facebook page, I have an album of available prints and also cards. You can message me there if you are interested. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.839799769436590.1073741847.771155499634351&type=3

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  5. Linda Miller, Artist3 January 2016 at 16:50

    Lovely work Shevaun! I am so enjoy following you and your work - a wonderful journey with a brush in hand. I look forward to 2016. All my best, Linda

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    1. shevaun3 January 2016 at 22:15

      Linda, that's so kind of you to comment. Thank you so much... it's lovely to get comments, but even nicer when it comes from someone whose work you admire! I hope I get to meet you this year when I'm over in the States!

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  6. Jean Chang31 January 2016 at 08:33

    Your work is absolutely beautiful! I noticed some of your paintings are on vellum. Why do you use that rather than traditional watercolor paper? I have never tried it, but your paintings turn out so lovely on it, that I would like to try it sometime.

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    1. shevaun15 February 2016 at 17:37

      Thank you for your comment, Jean. My apologies for the tardy reply. I prefer vellum to paper because the paint sits on the surface rather than sinking into it, as it does with paper. This gives the paint a clear crisp edge (there is a bleed with paper) and also makes transparent colours glow. I also like the mottled look of vellum which gives a nice background to botanical art. You can buy vellum directly from William Cowleys in the UK. I hope that helps!

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  7. Jean Chang15 February 2016 at 18:23

    Thank you so much, Shevaun. No need to apologize. I am across the pond in the USA, but I'll check our suppliers. I would love to try this! Again, thank you so much!

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    1. shevaun15 February 2016 at 20:05

      Okay, then try Pergamena. Talas also have a good range but they are suppliers not producers and may be more expensive. Vellum is not cheap, but you can usually buy little sample packs. I've just written a blogpost on the different types available.

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  8. Jean Chang16 February 2016 at 07:57

    Thanks again, Shevaun. I couldn't find any samples on either the Talas or Cowleys websites, but I sent a request to Cowleys to see if I can buy a sample pack.

    Thanks again for your help. My gosh, every time I look at your work, I am more and more impressed!

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  9. Marina11 March 2016 at 16:34

    Hi Shevaun! I found you through Charlie's blog. I love your stuff! Pleased to meet you, Marina

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    1. shevaun12 March 2016 at 16:21

      Hi Marina, Thank you so much!! I'll have to look you up too... I presume that you were doodlewashed as well? Charlie is great!

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