@pattystormsart.bsky.social

@pattystormsart.bsky.social

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Graphite drawings, watercolor paintings, ceramic art, and photography inspired by the delicate and singular beauty of the natural world. www.pattystorms.com

Photograph of a group of Pink Lady Slippers or Moccasin Flower (Cypridedium Acaule). They belong to the orchid family and have become somewhat hard to find due to their symbiosis with a particular fungus, their slow growth rate and unique propagation ecology.
Loose watercolor sketch of white anemones among purple and pink flowers with a hint of yellow green leaves
Hollowed out eggs painted in various designs and bright colors with acrylic
Watercolor sketch of yellow and black bumble bee hanging heavily on a purple-pink clover flower
White pencil on black paper drawing of bald eagle in profile. After more than 240 years as the unofficial symbol of the United States, President Biden signed legislation on Dec. 24, 2024, making the bald eagle the official national bird.
Watercolor sketch of a bunch of red grapes, warm golden colors in the background and purples in the reflection. Subject matter was eaten once sketch was complete!
Graphite pencil drawing of a male lion who intensely stares at the viewer
Vivid reds, oranges and purples in the sunset over the water in Ocean City, MD
White pencil on black paper drawing of three little raccoon faces. They are huddled together looking at the viewer. They appear from the blackness hesitantly ready to scurry away at the first sign of danger.
Graphite pencil drawing of two ostriches, one staring at the viewer with a hint of a smile. A touch of comedy for those of us who feel like burying our heads in the sand.
Loose watercolor sketch of a red fox twisting back to look at viewer. Salt used for movement in the fox’s tail.
Two hares drawn on black paper with white pencil. They appear watchful and ready to leap away. Their eyes are wide open and ears standing at attention! The term “mad as a March hare” comes from the fact that the hare mating ritual, in the spring, is filled with boxing matches, leaps and bounds and madcap chases! Many of us feel like frightened hares in an increasingly dangerous world, our eyes darting and watching for the next blow, but know that hares are mighty, nimble, and fierce fighters, and they are far from mad!
Graphite drawing of tiger glaring at the viewer
Watercolor painting of a wolf using light washes to give an airy feeling to the fur while focusing on the intensity of the eyes
Using a white pencil on black paper to bring an owl into view. Working with this method is tricky as you have to think in reverse - the darks are already there, you have only to introduce the light.
Mussel shell treasure - I was always fascinated that such soft creatures could create, seemingly blindly, such beautiful armor in cobalt, purple and pearl