74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

Mike reflects on some recent live draws, discusses reference photos, and is ready for acrylics. Mike is then joined by Lara Call Gastinger to talk about her journey from nature to science and art. She talks about her award-winning botanical work as well as her interactions with her followers via Patreon and live draw events. She covers her process and speaks to some of her recent work. She also talks about how she developed The Perpetual Journal and why everyone should try it. Her homework will leave you wanting more.  YouTube (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Pixabay Unsplash Claire Walker Leslie Roger Tory Peterson Piedmont Region of Virginia Echinacea  Milkweed Peony Bee balm Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Schmincke Winsor Newton Daniel Smith Pigma Micron Winsor Newton series 7 brush Patreon (Lara Call Gastinger) Perpetual Journal Lindsey Mears handmade books Lara Call Gastinger Pandemic Print Tattly ===== How to reach Lara Call Gastinger ===== Instagram @laragastinger Website laracallgastinger.com Perpetual Journal Patreon ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/