Tag: gouache

Clair M. Gaston creates botanical paintings inspired by a lifetime of observing, gardening, and living closely with the natural world. Working in oils, gouache, and coloured pencil, she paints flowers directly from life, capturing not only their beauty but also the changing stages of their life cycles. As both a botanical artist and gardener, Clair approaches every bloom with curiosity, carefully studying its growth, pollinators, seed pods, and eventual return to the soil. Her work combines botanical accuracy with warmth and sensitivity, inviting viewers to slow down and notice the quiet…