Project Botanical: Rhododendron

Between moving, mini vacation, and a kitchen remodeling project, I've been lacking in creative output. I did manage to draw another illustration in route to Kentucky, but then the kitchen took over...

 

So, yesterday, I decided to start a project that I have had in the back of my mind for a while. Botanical prints.

I want to gather pictures of local flowers and plants and take scientific-like photos of them for reference. Maybe, in the winter, when things slow down again, I can whip out some botanical prints for my home decor and some shop items.

The first flower on my list is the rhododendron, West Virginia's state flower.

So, I did a quick pen sketch, trying to focus on the quality of line the petals made.

Blessings,

Alyssa

Saying Hello

A homemade card is one of my favorite ways to say hello, so one day, last week, I invited a friend over and we made cards together.

I had fun with my metallic water colors, and splashed some color on my cards.

She made a Mother's Day card for her mom that I thought turned out really cute!

Blessings,
Alyssa