Studio Log : Floral Sketchbook Studies

My garden is beginning to blossom, I’ve got a spot of tulips in full bloom, white and black mixed, a patch of anemones in red and white just beginning to open, and some stems of ranunculus blossoms following close behind.

I’m hoping to capture some of these blooms in a pattern or two this spring and summer. I’ve been exploring decorative arrangements, and small compositions while also experimenting with ink blocks and oil pastels.

I haven’t quite got the hang of the blocks yet, but I quite like their transparency and layering ability.

The curling leaves on the anemone are lovely, and I’ll want to explore their shapes more.

I also found some images of avalanch lilies, these aren’t from my yard, but their general posture makes me interested in drawing more.

They will surely find their way into a pattern soon.