Close Examination: Artworks and Photos of Flag Irises
In April and May 2020, during the worst of the Coronavirus, I stayed inside and started painting irises from photos, not the way I usually like to work. These photos […]
Category Archives: Garden
Yuccas in Bloom, July’s Plant of the Month
The yuccas are in bloom this month in Vancouver. Watercolour painting in my sketchbook of a yucca that has grown tall enough to turn itself into a tree. This was […]
Roses, June’s Plant of the Month
Wandering around the city this month checking out roses. Yellow Rose Brocade. This single rose was done up in the photo app in Pixlromatic. The same rose times four, also in […]
A Single Iris Run Through Various Photo Apps
A single Iris run through various photo apps. Yellow and white Flag Iris in Pixlromatic. This iris didn’t work that well in any of the apps. Purple Iris in Sketch Guru’s […]
Manmade Objects & Nature on My Covid Walks in Vancouver
For the first six weeks of the coronavirus I mostly stayed inside, mainly because every time I did go out there were so many people, especially hundreds of joggers, and […]
Delicate Agaves Azules, Blue Agave
Let’s face it, Agaves are not particularly delicate-looking plants. But despite their solid fleshy forms and often serrated edges, their colours are soft and delicate.Which brings me to this Agave […]
Morning Light Amidst Covid-19
Living in a city with 2.4 million people means that if you do go out there are a LOT of people out there with you. Mostly I have stayed inside […]
Trees in the Summer Light
Trees basking in the summer light. More of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Summer Scenes. More of Frank’s Photo Challenge: Trees.
Favourite Abstract & Plant Photos of 2019
My travel blog has my favourite ‘travel’ photos of the year; this blog features some items that you might see when you’re travelling but it’s not likely – my favourite […]
Fallen Leaves Under Rippling Water
Fallen leaves in bright autumn colours under water. Some pine cones in this mix.A week or so later, all the leaves are yellow and it’s raining with a different light. […]
