DRAWING

Blue Poppy Sketches

A series of studies carried out in the summer of 2024 for the Blue Poppy project I lead at the Reford Gardens (https://jardinsdemetis.com/en/), Grand-Métis (Quebec). The results of this project will be part of my upcoming solo exhibition presented at the Reford Gardens in summer 2025.

Graphite work, size 30 cm x 42 cm, on Moleskine paper.

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Pencil sketch of a plant with roots, showing a small plant with leaves and extensive roots below.

Pencil sketch of a plant with roots, showing a small plant with leaves and extensive roots below.

A pencil sketch of a small plant with multiple leaves, some large and elongated, others smaller and rounded, emerging from soil.

A pencil sketch of a small plant with multiple leaves, some large and elongated, others smaller and rounded, emerging from soil.

A pencil drawing of a plant with multiple large leaves, including a prominent central leaf, and a few smaller leaves at the bottom. The drawing is detailed with visible veins on the leaves, and the artist's signature and date are visible at the botto

A pencil drawing of a plant with multiple large leaves, including a prominent central leaf, and a few smaller leaves at the bottom. The drawing is detailed with visible veins on the leaves, and the artist's signature and date are visible at the bottom right corner.

A detailed pencil drawing of a plant with multiple large, textured leaves and several flower buds at the top. The drawing includes fine shading and intricate details on the leaves and buds.

A detailed pencil drawing of a plant with multiple large, textured leaves and several flower buds at the top. The drawing includes fine shading and intricate details on the leaves and buds.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with broad leaves and fuzzy, rounded flower buds at the top, signed and dated 'Dimanche, 14 juin 2024' in the bottom right corner.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with broad leaves and fuzzy, rounded flower buds at the top, signed and dated 'Dimanche, 14 juin 2024' in the bottom right corner.

A detailed pencil drawing of a plant with large leaves and a single flower at the top. The drawing shows the different textures of the leaves and flower, with some leaves partially shaded.

A detailed pencil drawing of a plant with large leaves and a single flower at the top. The drawing shows the different textures of the leaves and flower, with some leaves partially shaded.

A detailed botanical illustration of a plant with leaves, a flower, and buds, some of which are furry, drawn in pencil.

A detailed botanical illustration of a plant with leaves, a flower, and buds, some of which are furry, drawn in pencil.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with multiple leaves, flowers, and buds, some of which are in bloom and some still developing.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with multiple leaves, flowers, and buds, some of which are in bloom and some still developing.

A detailed pencil sketch of a flowering plant with large leaves and multiple blooms.

A detailed pencil sketch of a flowering plant with large leaves and multiple blooms.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with long, narrow leaves and a cluster of elongated flower buds at the top.

A detailed pencil sketch of a plant with long, narrow leaves and a cluster of elongated flower buds at the top.