April Natural Treasures: Renewal

As most of us our spending more time at home due to the Covid Pandemic, many are finding solace in the beauty of nature. As we are experiencing spring conditions here in Ottawa, we thought that the April theme of "Renewal" would be appropriate for both the season and the current events we are experiencing.

Our frequent contributor Mary Atkins has submitted a coloured pencil painting of a Hyacinth. Mary comments on her project: "I bought this hyacinth several years ago when I was taking Kerri Weller's classes. It was then planted on the west side of my house along with three others. So one morning I decided to dig this plant up and put it in a pot it so it would be easier to draw. I would say that about three hours after I dug the hyacinth up, the other three plants were beheaded. The likely suspects 🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿 or 🐇🐇 Once this plant was inside, it changed very quickly because it bloomed and died within a few days. Fortunately I took many pictures. This was done with coloured pencil on Strathmore Bristol smooth (100lb)."

The theme for our May Natural Treasures Challenge will be "Beautiful Blooms".

Hyacinth in coloured pencil by Mary Atkins