Artist: Susan McDonald, Botanical Illustrator
We all love to go to art festivals and admire the work, but what is the process behind the beautiful work on display?
This
week we highlight artists who will demonstrate their skills and creative process during the 48th Annual St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival, this Saturday &
Sunday in St. Augustine, FL. www.staugustineartfestival.com/
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| Artist Susan Mc Donald |
Artist:
Susan McDonald, Botanical Illustrator
Location:
Fleming Island, FL
Come and see Susan demonstrate the art of botanical illustration at her booth, #O5, Saturday November 30, from 2:00-2:30.
What do you
enjoy most about participating in art festivals?
McDonald began participating in festivals three years ago, and
enjoys the opportunity to offer reasonably priced artwork of images that
resonate with the viewer. “I enjoy
talking with people about the plants and seeing viewers recognize ones that they
have seen before in the wild,” said McDonald.
Why
Botanical Illustration?
McDonald was drawn to botanical illustration after receiving her
undergraduate degree in biology. It is an art form that dates back several hundred years, and
while its main purpose is to portray plants for scientific purposes, it is a
place where the arts and the sciences truly unite.
Words of
Wisdom for young artists?
Her advice to young artists is to have two careers - one as a way
to make money for a few years and the other to make art. “I finished an undergraduate degree in
biology and used my science background to teach school … the B.A. degree helped
me to negotiate the early financial requirements of independent living and the
cost of art supplies,” said McDonald.
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