Scandicats

A gouache illustration of festive scandi-style cats. Find my scandicats on Redbubble or Society6. He is my cat Coco, assisting me in taking pictures of Scandicats postcards from Redbubble.

Work in progress: painting of a gingerbread house

There are gingerbread houses everywhere this year, so I want to contribute! This is my digital drawing and initial color sketch. This is my progress so far: The paint I’m using is jelly gouache – It’s very easy to use and I can use many layers, one on top of the other. ^^ Want to…

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Winter botanicals: an ode to mistletoe

As winter settles in, the world outside grows quiet and still, and certain plants come to symbolize the beauty of the season. Among them, mistletoe holds a special place—a symbol of peace, connection, and a touch of magic during the colder months. Mistletoe has long been revered for its significance in various cultures. From ancient…

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Antique Christmas images

As the holiday season approaches, I thought it would be fascinating to take a look back at some beautiful Christmas-themed paintings and prints from the late 19th century and the early 1900. Let’s start with my favorite one! Christmas Shopping by William Ely Hill, 1926: A humorous scene capturing the bustling madness of Christmas shopping,…

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Oh snow

A couple of days ago, I was studying the masters, looking closely at their paintings when I came across one that fascinated me: Winter Glow by Walter Launt Palmer, painted in 1892. It’s a scene of a snowy meadow with trees, under a coral-tinted sky – suggesting that the soft winter sunlight is filtered through…

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Sunny fall days

Here are some videos of my art surrounded by the beauty of an autumn day in the wilderness!

Botanical poetry

Ink sketches: gypsophila, anemones, wildflowers, peonies, and mistletoe.

Happy Halloween

Cocociélago – Batcoco Cocopiro – Draccoco Rich Coco – Cocochón

Getting ready for All Saints Day (November 1st)

With Halloween approaching in the US, here in Spain we’re getting ready for All Saints’ Day—a time for flowers, not candy, as we honor loved ones at the cemetery. Here’s a glimpse from my walk today, with some of the beautiful blooms I picked up🌞🍂💐 Happy Halloween to those celebrating!

Some of my favorite botanical illustrations by Edward Step

Edward Step (1855-1931) was a british naturalist and a talented botanical illustrator known for capturing the fine details of plants with accuracy and care. His work includes a wide range of plant species, making it valuable for both botanists and nature lovers. Step’s illustrations help us see and appreciate the natural world more closely, showing…

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Lilacs

I couldn’t resist. I had to put lilacs on my cat, Coco.