I’ve been thinking of giving monoprinting a try for some time, but until this week it was one of the many things from a lengthening list that I’ve never quite got around to. However, earlier this week I fortuitously stumbled upon what turned out to be an extremely helpful and inspiring book on the monoprinting…
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The Fruit within the Husk
A satisfying day tidying up the garden yesterday, as its winter hiatus draws to a merciful close, threw up some unexpected delights in the shape of a handful of Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) husks. I find this plant and its flowers magical and have returned to draw and paint it at regular intervals over recent…
Chinese Lantern #1
Today’s drawing depicts two paper-like husks which fell from a Chinese Lantern plant over the winter. The husks protect the fruit of the plant. One of these husks looks a little worse-for-wear, the other is still a lovely orange colour. I painted the plant last summer when it was at its’ best. That painting can…
Drawing Upon Life 