Friday, March 28, 2008

Come to my window ... (IF: Homage)

I love the form and shape of plants. I think this is what drew me to become a botanist. I've studied native Hawaiian plants for over 20 years now and yet, they still fascinate me. I guess that is why I've spent my life protecting them. Although this Syngonium is a common, non-native ornamental, and probably a bit invasive in its own right, I can appreciate its beauty. This is my homage to plants. This particular one grows just outside my window.

(And thanks again to Kate Rietz who always gives me great feedback).
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25 comments:

  1. Laura ZarrinMarch 28, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    I love you drawings! The detail is amazing. I'm adding you to my google reader list.

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  2. Miz KMarch 28, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful - and I just love a Pigma Micron!

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  3. COBOLMarch 28, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    Wow, this is a beautiful drawing

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  4. UnknownMarch 28, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Absolutely awesome!

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  5. wagonizedMarch 28, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Gosh, this is a stunning piece. Wow. Wow.
    I like the song reference too!

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  6. Kathleen RietzMarch 28, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    Hey Joan, this turned out fantastic! Really nice. I love the patience you have to do this kind of work. Must be very therapeutic.

    Thnx for the link.

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  7. Carolina GrönholmMarch 29, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    A wonderful Illustration!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 at 4:01 AM

    this is great...i'm no botantist but i love painting leaves (putting them in paintings of course, not painting on them!)...there is something zen about it...

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  9. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    I love the details of this image, and how wonderful to look out one's window and this beauty to catch your gaze. You've done an amazing job capturing the essence of this plant!

    www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

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  10. EricMarch 29, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Very nice! I love the way you have handled the lines. Amazing detail.

    Thank you for your nice comments on my blog.

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  11. Joan YMarch 29, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks so much Laura, Miz K, Cobol, Ryan, France, Kate, Catalina, Anne, Indigene, and Eric! I had fun with this one. I do garner inspiration from plants. They are beautiful in their own right and much more complicated than anything a human could ever build. :)

    France ... heh, you are in the know. :)

    Kate ... your ability to see beyond what I do is always an inspiration. Thanks.

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  12. RestnrileksMarch 29, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    This is great. I love the great details. :)

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  13. AnonymousMarch 29, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful! I undertand you, plants always give us a lot of ENERGY!

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  14. BeeMarch 30, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    The detail in this piece is just amazing! Your drawings are wonderful. And what a great homage :)

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  15. Esther WestwoodMarch 30, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    wow, great pen work, looks beatiful.

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  16. SharonMarch 30, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    I'm always intimidated by complex foliage. You handled this beautifully!

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  17. TracyMarch 31, 2008 at 2:36 AM

    this is beautiful and the kind of drawing that makes me wanna go draw :-)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2008 at 3:16 AM

    WOW! You have a beautiful blog here! Fantastic drawings -- your love of plants really comes through in this drawing. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  19. lucreziaMarch 31, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Really lovely piece of work-

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  20. tusenMarch 31, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    beautiful. I love the detail and the contrast between the leaves and the background - it feels as if they were coming out of the picture.

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  21. Serena LewisMarch 31, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    WOW! This is beautiful, Joan.

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  22. GenineApril 1, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Joan , this is absolutely amazing. AMAZING!! i can spend an hour looking into this.

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  23. steveApril 2, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    Wowza! This is pretty spectacular, and seeing the progress is a treat too. Nice Joan!

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  24. BoboApril 2, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Fabulous. I like how you handle the details, the shades and lights.

    Hug Mamo.

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  25. Joan YApril 2, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you all for stopping by and leaving me comments that have all made me smile.

    DRB ... :) Yup!

    Bobo Cat ... I know how much you love your cat too. I am Mamo's slave too. Thanks!

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