I have always enjoyed the challenge of creative pursuits.
In Sydney, Australia I attended the Julian Ashton Art School, the oldest art school in Australia. It was after this creative pursuit that I set a course for study in watercolor. My recent works are, again, the results of workshops, classes and my solo attempts using instructional books and videos.
I enjoy the completely absorbing, meditative quality of botanical painting. It is an antidote for me to the busy, noisy world we all live in; studying, growing, drawing and painting nourishes my soul.
While I enjoy the versatility of watercolor I continue to challenge myself in all mediums; graphite, acrylics, pastel, watercolor pencil and colored pencil works.
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Born and raised in Virginia, with a lifetime of professional experience, BJ Dickhute continues to create works of art in her home studio, Thistle Farm, in Virginia.