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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    Rainy day here, so I’m working on things I started. I think the highlight needs tweaking and maybe the top, dark edge. Not getting a shiny highlight yet…

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    I’m wondering about if the pears are toned enough, the “piercing” stem of the pear on the left and open to suggestions:)

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    Amber Bradley commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    I really like this . Is it a magnolia seed pod I’ ve never seen one on the tree that I have been drawing .

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    Carol, here’s the seed hanging by its “thread/bungee cord” waiting for a bird or squirrel to move to to a better place to grow!

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    Carol Burke commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    Love these juicy little gems! I like your contrast between the dull fuzzy pods and the shiny orange seeds. Apparently the birds love them too 😁

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    The seeds are “tethered “ into the pod, like a little bungee cord!!!

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years ago

    I can see the highlights and “other color areas” are to big and regular, but I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them yet. Open to suggestions! Thanks.

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    Susanlora Morris commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

    This is great. Can see you creating your composition. I love this style of page with a graphite background and color in front.

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

    The seed pod dried out and here are the seeds! That was so exciting and it’s way ahead of the trees outdoors because of being in my fridge, on my table, and the heat and AC! Still working on the drawing.

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

    Vern, here’s a photo of the pod cracking open. Right now I’m drawing the pod totally cracked open and seeds everywhere!

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

    Yes, I’ll post the photo. The color darkened a fair amount from being in the fridge!?!
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      sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, I’ll do that!
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        sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you, Dee.
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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          I love the subtle highlights on your leaves, Sheila!

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          sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          More magnolia studies. Found a different seed pod that’s cracking open and with a small bud.

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          sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          I chose magnolia for my Sketchbook of the Seasons and this is the fruit/seed pod of the trees I’ve been studying. I can’t wait to see the seeds inside!

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          Carol Burke commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          This has such a mysterious quality to it! Beautiful!

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          Carol Burke commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          Very pretty! Your pistol is great! And I just love those wavy petals! It’s so wonderful to have those late bloomers like the Rose of Sharon around in August 😀

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          Susanlora Morris commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          Thank you Sheila. I love this flower and have decided to pass on the rhododendron with its 15 flower inflorescence and focus on the Rose of Sharon for my year long study. It’s just more inspiring to me.

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          sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

          Susanlora, these are gorgeous. I love the subtle colors, textures, and movement of the petals!

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