With 12 unique botanical color study images, accompanied by seasonal thoughts and markers, these limited-edition print calendars are a celebration of color in the natural world and an encouragement to pay attention to every passing moment.

A calendar and a keepsake postcard collection in one, the 12 pages (+ cover) are loose, unbound, 5” by 7” sheets printed on durable 18 pt. paper. Display on a desktop photo easel or hang on the wall using a humble binder clip. As each month is over, simply trim along the guideline to create a postcard or small print that will add a little color to someone’s world.

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Watercolor practices for painters, gardeners, and nature lovers.

by Lorene Edwards Forkner (Abrams, 2022)
Signed by the author

Limited edition signed giclee print featuring 9 images from my color practice. Print is 6- by 6-inches with a border for a finished sheet size of 7- by 7-inches. Produced on natural-white artist grade paper with a subtle textured, matte finish using archival inks.

Each kit contains everything you’ll need to create your own color study, including an encouraging instructional handout, a chubby 4- x 4-inch bound sketchbook with 30 pages of quality watercolor paper that can be used on both sides, a handmade watercolor dot card with 7 sample pigments, a 1/2-inch brush, and a reusable microfiber cloth.

The goal is not botanical illustration but an exercise in learning to see with fresh eyes and an opportunity to slow down, focus, and savor the season.