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  • Pamela Thompson

Pamela Thompson

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I secretly wanted to be an artist since I was a little girl, but always felt too intimidated to try.  My other passion is science, and I ended up with my PhD in chemistry. I had a fulfilling career until having three wild children. Now that I and my wildlings are getting older, I’m less easily intimidated and ready to give art a try. 
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 I grew up in the middle of the woods, and have always felt a deep connection to nature. I discovered botanical art about two years ago, and I immediately fell in love. Now I’m obsessively trying to learn as much as I can and grow as an artist. I discovered Heeyoung’s work early on, and became a huge fan. I was overjoyed when I realized she started teaching online because of the pandemic. Thank you, Heeyoung, for your unique holistic teaching style and for shaping us into better artists.
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Lobelia cardinalis, Colored Pencil
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Michigan Lily, Watercolor
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Milkweed, Colored Pencil
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Beech, Graphite
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Milkweed (Work in progress), Watercolor
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    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip Classes
      • Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners
      • Make With Me Classes
    • Calls for Art
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2023 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • Drip & Culture - On the Grounds
    • At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
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