June Natural Treasures Challenge "Something Violet"

We received two submissions for the June Natural Treasures Challenge for "Something Violet". As many of us continue to stay close to home, we are drawing inspiration from our gardens. Mary Atkins sent in a coloured pencil painting of her Bearded Iris flowers in three stages of development. Theresa Bolton submitted a coloured pencil painting of her Baptisia. Celeste Dion submitted two entries for the challenge: purple chili pepper in watercolour and coloured pencil and a Pansy in watercolour.

The theme for July will be "Something Red (ish)".

Bearded Iris in Three Stages in coloured pencil by Mary Atkins

Mary Atkins submitted a coloured pencil painting of her Bearded Iris in three stages of development. Mary noted "Bearded Iris (again!). This time though, I have drawn three different stages before the bloom. The spathe (the papery cover around the emerging buds) are considerably more colourful. I think the pre-blooms are just as beautiful as the actual flower. This was done with coloured pencil on Hahnemuhle - Harmony 140lb hot press."

Baptisia in coloured pencil by Theresa Bolton

Theresa Bolton found inspiration in her garden by painting a Baptisia in coloured pencil. Theresa commented "Here is my late contribution for June. This is a Baptisia that I had planted last year after it had bloomed so I never saw the colour of the blooms until this Spring.I may not have captured the blue-violet colour of the blooms but if not I can always try next year! Coloured pencil."

Violet Chili Pepper in watercolour and coloured pencil by Celeste Dion

Pansy in watercolour by Celeste Dion