Poppies, June’s Plant of the Month
In early June I posted about the glorious poppies that were coming up all over the city. But the next week I went to the university and found another batch […]
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First Attempt at an Artwork Inspired by Fossils
One of the artists at the Emily Carr Grad Show had work featuring layers of torn/cut paper and this twigged me to some of my old work that was inspired by […]
Palm Tree Trunk Texture
Palm trees from the south grow with horizontal-ringed bark, so different from the bark of the trees that grow in our northern forests. Rough with smooth in Singapore. Similar palm tree with […]
Plan for Britannia Exhibition
Hey, everybody, I’m planning a small show called ‘Precious Stones’ at Britannia Library this summer. I’m still selecting what to put into it but perhaps something like this collection. Trio […]
Poppies, June’s Plant of the Month
I’ve picked poppies as June’s Plant of the Month, but depending on the type and where you are they can start blooming as early as March. In the Arizona desert […]
The Five Chinese Elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth & Metal
Overwhelmed with choices I decided to narrow it down by adding the associated seasons and colours, often finding only one untouched photo that fits these parameters! Of course, once one […]
Flag Iris, May’s Plant of the Month
Yellow Flag Iris bud.Absolutely perfect blooms early to mid-May.Purple Flag Iris in bud.Open.More of K’lee and Dale’s Cosmic Challenge: How Does Your Garden Grow?
