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FOTM- February Primrose

Wrapped up another month of floral studies for February. Primrose (primula vulgaris)— an early spring perennial, among one of the first to bloom in a new year.

fun fact In the Middle Ages, they were used in making love potions. Which i thought was fitting for the “month of love”, Valentine’s Day, etc..

Illustrated on different mixed media papers, using Prismacolor colored pencils, Kuretake Gambai watercolors, microns, and wax pastels

FOTM: January Snowdrops

a research series on flowers throughout the year— starting with snowdrops.

Illustrated on newspaper, mixed media paper, and black pastel paper