The Story behind the Art | Interview by Myra Sourkes
25th International Exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists, 2022
CBC News May 10, 2018 | Flowers, photography and art in bloom for the weekend
“It’s not just about painting a pretty picture of a flower, it’s about artists documenting rare, endangered species,” said local botanical artist Kerri Weller.
Ottawa Life May 11, 2018 | Botany Takes Centre Stage for Art of the Plant
Emphasizing the importance of this exhibit, Exhibition Chair for Art of the Plant, Kerri Weller says, “Through this project, we hope to bring attention to the importance of native plant biodiversity and conservation, as well as today’s renaissance in botanical art.”
Artsfile May 11, 2018 | Museum of nature: Finding art in plants is a journey of natural beauty
I also learned there’s such a thing as the Maximilian sunflower, painted by Ottawa’s Kerri Weller in oils on a black background, which made me think of the foliage of Henri Rousseau. Peter Simpson
Fine Art Connoisseur August 2017 | Today’s Masters
A Garden of Artistry Grows by Kelly Compton pg. 52-57
“… beautiful well researched images made by some of the brightest botanical talents working today.” Kerri’s oil painting of Parrot Tulips is included amongst the 16 artworks featured.
The Botanical Artist | Journal of the American Society of Botanical Artists
Lasting Impressions: Images that inspire Contemporary Botanical Artists by Kerri Weller, June 2022 Volume 28, Issue 2, pg. 35.
The Story behind the Art | Interviews by Myra Sourkes
Artist’s Interview, 19th International Exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists
Artist’sInterview, 16th International Exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists
Artist’s Interview, 15th International Exhibition of the American Society of Botanical Artists
Roger’s Ottawa Daytime June 6, 2017 | Learning about Botanical Art
Plein Air Magazine December/January 2015, Plein Air Salon Winners Announced
“Best Floral was Kerri Weller with Parrot Tulips.”
The Botanical Artist | Journal of the American Society of Botanical Artists
Feature Story: The Personal Palette, by Susan Cumins, June 2014 Volume 20, Issue 2, pg. 26.
CBC Ontario Today | Interview with Rita Celli, November 7, 2011
American Society of Botanical Artists | 20th and 23th Annual Conference (2013 /2016)
Panel discussions, Beyond Accuracy: Creating Art featured oil paintings Garlic & Scape and Water Lettuce by Kerri Weller.
American Society of Botanical Artists, 14th/15th/16th, 19th and 25th International Annual Exhibition Catalogues
Art Renewal Centre, International ARC Salon, 7th and 8th Annual Competition Catalogues
The Richeson 75 International Still Life & Floral Exhibition Catalogue, 2013
Planting Interest in Art by Catherine Kitts, Orleans Star, March 8, 2012
Cover Art, BMCAA vol. 26, number 2 /winter 2012 issue, pg. 25. Newsletter of Biomedical Communications Alumni, University of Toronto
Art in the Garden, Fletcher Wildlife Garden Newsletter, July 2011, pg. 4, 5