Research Paper about Vellum

I am pleased to announce the publication of my article regarding botanical art on vellum in the inaugural volume of The Journal of the Society of Art and Design (Vol. 1, December 2020).

Article Title:

"Methods of Using Vellum in Botanical Illustrations: Painting techniques used in early modern works and measures for better preservation"

— Mariko Ikeda

This paper explores historical techniques from the early modern period and discusses practical approaches for the long-term preservation of botanical works on vellum.