It's been a while since I last posted on Blogger. So what's the latest in the world of Inky Leaves, or should I now say - Úrsula Romero as I have also undergone a significant identity shift, which many of you I am sure will think is complete artistic suicide.
"…all true artists shed their hides multiple times in their lives, letting any trace of a fixed mark fall away in the process. -David Whyte"
I have different priorities and am quite pro-artistic suicide. I felt pigeonholed in the world of botanical art with the nom de plume 'Inky Leaves' and having this new name means I can now branch out. Why limit yourself?! It is also more Spanish friendly and as my life has undergone such significant changes since the pandemic and brexit, me moving my base being one of them, a Spanish name is considerably helpful. I only wished I had dared to have done it sooner.
I continue to work on the Blue Flower Project, but at a slower pace - it'll be a life's work. Akin to Novalis' book, which inspired the idea, Blue Flower will never be complete. I intend to publish a book of paintings up to this point as Volume I. News on this will come soon on my Substack, which you can follow by clicking the link. Most of my posting will be done here now as I move away from blogger. Blaue Blume will be limited in edition, just like Leafscape and lay-flat bound. I like books - they make the art accessible. As a child, I was obsessed with picture books. They always calmed my mind and offered a pathway to escape this world and enter another. Maybe this is why I like to make books now.
Other news is I have opened a new Inky Leaves School which is called Casa de la Morera. Here I teach one-to-one or two-to-one classes over two days. It's a great chance to combine learning with a bigger holiday in Southern Spain. You can visit me and book time to see the sights - from the Alhmabra in Granada to the mesquita in Cordoba and the beaches of Malaga. More information can be found here:
I no longer teach on Patreon as I found the platform clunky for long videos. I sometimes offer online workshops on zoom and these are usually advertised on Facebook, Instagram or Substack. If you are interested in a class on leaves or black backgrounds get in touch at mail@ursularomero.com.
I also offer online mentoring at £40/hour which can cover anything from business planning to painting techniques. Often I find students just like to check in now and then with someone to talk about their art and their progress so that the artistic journey is less lonely. If you are someone who thinks you'd benefit from a one-to-one, again message me. I'd love to be able to help.
More information about online mentoring can be found here - Mentoring
More information about visiting me for tuition can be found here - Visiting
Current 2024 Exhibitions
I am thrilled that quite a lot of my work is currently on show at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at Kew Gardens as part of Felicity Aylieff's exhibition. More information about this can be found here: Botanical Blues. The exhibition is open until March 23rd 2025. Thank you Shirley!
Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature
My big Poplar leaf also continues to tour the USA with Rory McEwen's work as part of his retrospective. The tour will continue until August 2025 and the full itinerary can be seen here: Rory McEwen in the USA
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