more botanical fine art ceramic tiles ~

I now am offering two designs in my series of 4"x4" fine art ceramic tiles. I have recently added tiles made from my original colored pencil drawing of  a cone from the red pine tree (pinus resinosa).

The tiles have a soft finish and may be framed or look just as nice sitting on an easel without the expense of an added frame. For decorative purposes only.

I am offering them at a "new product" introductory price of $15 each. They may be purchased by contacting me at the link above.

Botanical Fine Art Ceramic Tiles

hydrangea tile 4x4, a photo by Art by Cheryl on Flickr.

Hydrangea "Nikko Blue" is the first in a series of fine art ceramic tiles featuring my botanical art designs. I am very excited to offer this new product in addition to my prints, cards and original art.

This design is available as a 4"x4" tile, for decorative purposes only, as a piece of fine art sitting nicely on an easel. No framing is necessary.

From a Late Winter Walk in the Field

from a late winter walk in the field , a photo by Art by Cheryl on Flickr.

The subjects for this page of botanical studies were collected while taking a walk in the field behind our home. These so called "weeds" were so striking set against the covering of snow. One of the things I love about botanical art is seeing the beauty in the intricacy of the ordinary.

"From a Late Winter Walk" ~ graphite ~ 16"x20"

Hydrangea "Nikko Blue"

We have a hydrangea bush residing in the flower bed beside our front door. This year I happened to have the time to finally do a colored pencil drawing of a flower head in the opening stages of bloom -- my favorite stage. I love the pastel blue, yellow, green and cream the petals begin with before the darker blue comes on as the season progresses.


As always, I draw first from a live specimen. I've found that this flower survives very well in a vase of water in the refrigerator. It lasted for weeks which was a blessing since I hadn't finished before we had taken a 7-day vacation. The flower was almost as I had left it though the leaves had changed position and started to wilt. That is why it is so important for me to take many photos and color sketches at the start.


Today I picked up prints of this drawing from my printer. I'm so happy with the way they turned out. They will be available for sale at the Quailcrest Herb Fair where I will be setting up my booth on Saturday, Sept. 10, 10am-5pm. This is my first time as an exhibitor at this show but I have attended in the past and have always enjoyed myself taking in all the herbs, gardens, art and quality craft items.