Botanical drawings

Still working to get some samples of botanical illustrations and to get my grove back. It may be working. I'm starting to look at my garden plants and at nature as I walk in a whole new way. Its still way too cold and rainy for this time of year. Means my garden landscaping work is still not done. Oh well.

Here are some examples. A branch from a magnolia. Done in Inktense I do like this medium

 My favorite: a drawing in Inktense of a daylily. Forget the name.

A drawing in ink of a day lily called  "french lingerie".

A drawing of an iris.

Hoping for renewal

I've been in a funk for far too long. I thought the coming of spring might cure it, but so far..... not so good. Not in the mood for much of anything I normally relish. So I'm doing less working out, less walking, less interest in getting to my paints and pencils, less interest in seeing folks. I have been starting to work in the garden a bit, but even that is less satisfying than normal. I'm still waiting to get a quote and movement on the back Plus our plumbing issues seem to be eating up whatever we got back on our taxes. Mom still comes looking for me every time I try to get something done in my office or studio. Does not need anything other than to see me here in front of her. My dad was like that too the last year. He had no interest other than to see mom in front of hem. I am getting a lot of reading done.

The only art work I did complete is this three media drawing of the same piece of wood bole that has been carved with a Buddha on the inside. Did it as an illustration for our next Art Group session that I'm presenting.

I used pencil for the first, then water soluable coloured graphic pencils, and then Inktense water soluable pencils for the third.

Drawing for Art Experience

Last Thursday was the Station Gallery's Drawing for art. I had donated a picture. In total there were 137 pictures donated and 100 tickets sold, so obviously some would not be chosen. Interesting and eclectic assortment. Nicely done event. Met most of my artist friends who had also donated and have been doing so for a while. Mine did get picked as well. So that is gratifying.

Here is my contribution again.