I first learned to draw as a college student but left it behind. In recent years, returning to a drawing practice has become very important to me as a meditative and observational exercise.

The Drawing Sessions start with drawings of botanical or plein air on paper, then often the same with dye on fabric. From that, I develop small mixed media pieces and screen prints using those drawings, as well as finished large pieces incorporating elements from those drawing investigations. For regular updates on daily drawings, please visit me on Instagram at @astridhbennett.