Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sunday Sketch

Strange name and strange looking flower, an early spring favorite, the Hellebore has captured my attention today.

Once again, I am fascinated by the lines and shapes. I could not resist painting them with watercolors.

Each flower in this sketch is at a different stage of bloom. I find Hellebores amazing and love the details in the center of the flower.


The flowers have five "petals" (actually sepals) surrounding a ring of small, cup-like nectaries (petals modified to hold nectar). The sepals do not fall as petals would, but remain on the plant, sometimes for many months.

The all green Helebores are unique and I am looking for one of these plants to add to my collection.
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8 comments:

  1. EVAApril 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I'd love to be able to grow hellebores but they never seem to work for me.

    You did a gorgeous job!

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  2. Alexandra MacVeanApril 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I've not heard of a Hellebore before but you're right. Stunning and lovely. Wow. Again, your art just amazes me. Thank you for sharing, Joanne. :)

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  3. Joni NickrentApril 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful!Love the free flowing forms and colors!

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  4. HeatherApril 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    These are beautiful...really well done. They would sure make lovely notecards!
    I like the blue you used in the background, too! what color purple is that? I have a hard time with purple in my watercolor work!
    Have a great night!

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  5. ChristineApril 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    this is absolutely gorgeous. Never even heard of a hellebore. looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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  6. TeriApril 17, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    You flowers are just beautiful!!!!

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  7. Joanne OsbandApril 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Ladies,

    Thanks for your comments and compliments :)

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  8. Tammie LeeApril 17, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    beautiful Joanne~

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