We encounter landscapes and cityscapes every day. What do you see and feel when you see a rural scene? A mountain vista? Reeds blowing in the wind? Do you notice the shapes, shadows, and architecture while walking in a city? A wooded path? These sights can evoke memories and emotion, a desire to explore more closely or a spontaneous expression of appreciation. These pieces of art reflect not just the visual image, but the feeling of being there.
Flowers have captured the imagination of humankind since time immemorial. They are one of the most beautiful expressions of the natural world around us. They have also always inspired countless artists in all mediums because of their range of shapes, sizes, color, and diversity of species. I am one of those artists.
Illustrations are found on book jackets, inside magazines and newspapers, in ads, on websites and anywhere a message needs to be enhanced or clarified. Illustrations often have specific requirements pertinent to the written content. But sometimes an illustrator is given wide berth to create an image that stirs the imagination with flights of fancy and offbeat ideas.
