 Longleaf Mahonia |
 Evergreen Huckleberry |
I am doing some graphite values studies in preparation for my next SBA assignment, which is a selection of leaves in watercolor.
Longleaf Mahonia, Mahonia nervosa, is a low ground cover common in the forest under Douglas Firs. The evergreen leaves turn bright red in winter. Evergreen Huckleberry, Vaccineum ovatum, is a shrub that has black berries in autumn which make delicious jam. The new spring growth is bright coppery orange. They both will add color to my page of leaves.
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).
This is an interesting assignment. Thanks for sharing it with us.
great work x
Thanks Sue and Claire!