Thistles, charcoal and pastel. 23x14.5 inches, Vivien BlackburnA much larger than life drawing of thistle seedheads at nearly 2 feet across. The seedheads look so lovely when you look at them closely - the flyaway softness contrasting with the spiky leaves and prickles.
I really enjoyed drawing them - I think I'll do some more.
Below are close ups to show the detail better
I was hoping my artichokes might produce flowers this year (their second year in the garden) but they've not done much growing :>( I really fancied drawing them as buds/flowers/seedheads.
9 comments:
What a beautiful big piece of fluff! :)
You have the texture and colour down perfectly. It wonderful. funny I was looking at thistles the other day thinking they were good candidates for a drawing.
thanks Jeanette :>)
- go for it! I'd love to see you draw/paint some.
I had to come and have another look at this, Vivien. Incredible observation and rendering. It's the spirit of thistle!
Absolutely beautiful! The lightness and textures are wonderful - that would being me great joy every day on my wall :-D
Robyn and Nicki - thank you :>) - that's what I wanted - the spirit of it,rather than a botanical depiction :>)
I'm giving this one a great big WOW, Vivien! Love it!!!!
thanks Billie :>)
this is a lovely piece of work vivien! It is about to get whiffed off any minute! Like Jeanette, I was also looking at the hundreds around here, thinking...I should go get my art stuff...haven't yet, but this visit here is pure inspiration, now I might just get on with it...when the rains stops!
ronell
go for it ! :>)
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