Beginnings ~
a book of botanical drawings.
"...and then, I have nature and art and
poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?" ~ Vincent van Gogh
Unique vintage handmade sketchbook by Ericka Schmitt, an inspiring gift from my lovely friend Jane Guill. It's beautifully made and embellished - a pleasure to draw on the cotton rag paper.
"...and
the naiad - like the lily of the vale..." ~ Shelly
Lily of the valley -
Majalis "of or belonging to May." Mayfly naiad
walnut ink on 100%
cotton rag, 5 x 7.5"
“So in the
dark we hide the heart that bleeds,
And wait, and tend our agonizing seeds.”
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~ Countee
Cullen
"Bleeding Heart and Goldfinch"
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