Botanicals in coloured pencil: The ‘Rosa Mamma Mia’ in Coloured Pencil With Janie Pirie (Cambridge)

Rosa ‘Mamma Mia’ is probably one of the most striking roses from my Rose book, and indeed, was the first to be sold. The brilliant coral petals make for a stunning illustration, and a perfect subject for beginners or the more experienced coloured pencil artist.  A line drawing for you to trace will be provided. Adding the rich, glossy leaves will complete the picture.  Janie will show you to achieve a flawless finish to your coloured pencil work, as well as how to make them look unbelievably realistic and three-dimensional.

Janie Pirie SBA specialises in floral and botanical art using coloured pencils. Her meticulously drawn and striking compositions have immensely accurate detail together with great depth and a rich intensity of colour. Janie has built up a substantial base of admirers and collectors and now sells her originals and limited edition prints nationally as well as locally. She gained her first RHS medal in June 2008 and has also been invited to exhibit at the Hunt Institute in the USA. In 2009 and 2104 she was awarded RHS gold medals at BBC Gardener’s World Live and the Malvern Spring Show was also presented with a crystal vase for ‘Best Botanical Artist in Show 2009’.