The Other Coast

Leaving behind the east coast seemed difficult for about 30 minutes. Just enough time to remove my down vest, whip off my cashmere sweater, and adjust my eyes to the glow of clear skies and a grand vista. I'll be here in the land of succulents, and taking lots of notes on plant forms for motifs. And more.
 

Shadows and Plants

I ask folks who are in the Printing Under the Influence class to note natural forms that inspire and influence. I noticed the shadows in the snow last night, and see next to that photo was a process shot of a print. Hadn't connected them before, and these 'balls on sticks' must be on my radar.
 

More Putting and Taking

After a week away, it was high time to get back to the studio. Sundays are almost dead there, so I was happy to get in some solid time. And I left it looking much better then when I walked in. No clue yet what this is saying, but there is a bit of plant adoration going on. Hmmm.
 

Botanical Turns

A visit to the Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota today was where I took note of this plant that gently bent in a soft curl -- spiral really. Those leaves splaying out made me want to try this with the New Big Leaf freezer paper template. But, it'll have to be another time.