Thistle - The 'crown' and thorns are very bristle like and right now we are fighting them in the garden. We apparently have an unwanted variety that spreads and is exceedingly difficult to eradicate. The thistle flowers can be lovely but they can be menacing weeds that certainly cannot be pulled without risking MRSA - the thorns should be called nails.
This background did not work as planned but it was an interesting experiment.
Pitt pen, water color and wc pencils in journal
14 comments:
I think it is BEAUTIFUL! What were you hoping for?
Lovely Sandy. you've given real stature to this flower you call a weed! And I like the background.
WOW!
And what a creative way to use "bristles"!
(I love thistles)
Beautiful Sandy...it reminds me a little of a cardoonflower. Your colours are lovely!
Ronell
Lovely work! It really has atmosphere, and finds beauty even in a subject many people would consider a mere weed. Keep up the good work!
Filled with such movement and energy...this thistle is indeed fighting back. Great job!
Cynthia Padilla, Editor Sketching & Drawing. Garden & Hearth: http://www.gardenandhearth.com/SketchingandDrawing.htm
This has such energy and feeling in it. Nice job!!
Truly beautiful, has a wonderful feeling of light
These are just beautiful Sandy-the flowers and the background work beautifully together! We were thinking alike weren't we!
Wonderful treatment of this beautifully troublesome weed. Thoroughly enjoyed your navy sketches as well. You HAVE been busy of late!
This is just lovely - so dramatic and full of detail. It's really gorgeous, Sandy.
Thank you all for the comments, I wanted the background darker and smoother. To me it is a bit distracting, but I stepped out of my comfort zone and Yes I am happy with it. Thank you all for encouraging me to step out more often.
hi sandy! just a stop to see what wonderful sketches you are posting. I met up with Robyn today in Florence and had a great time! I have been missing everyoneàs blogs so it is nice this evening by myself to catch up...ciao
Wow! This is just gorgeous! Who knew thistle could be so pretty. And FWIW, I love the background.
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