This blog is my husband’s fault; He thought that today warranted one.
It has been a bit of a tough day with many different things to sort out including preparation for my botanical art workshop: Composition and Perspective, starting tomorrow.
But in the middle of the day the post arrived with a letter that gave me a huge lift. It said that my third picture in three years, has been accepted into the Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium collection. This means that I am now a Fellow!
Of course I am really pleased too as it shows the effort has paid off – in addition to the added enjoyment I get from botanical art. But, the CPGFS are a lovely group of people who are never afraid to share their knowledge about botanical art. I have learnt a lot since becoming a member and of course it is situated in an especially beautiful garden which is well worth a visit at any time of the year.
My third piece – Armeria maritima – Pink Sea Thrift.
I am so happy for you! I love your work and I’m so pleased that you’re a Fellow. What a great honor.
Absolutely- it is such an honour. I’m glad that you like my work Deedy. Thank you.
Many congratulations that is amazing. Just about to go to SA for 5 weeks hopefully get to see you on return
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Thank you Sarah. Enjoy your trip to SA and I’ll see you for a workshop when you get back.
Congratulations I think this calls for tea and cake at ours or something stronger at the end of a workshop day ?! Let us know when you are freeish Love Meredith
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Thank you Meredith. Now that sounds a good idea. Are you around tomorrow?
Well done Gaynor – thoroughly deserved. You never cease to amaze me with your work using coloured pencils; my hearty congratulations.
Thank you Tina. This time it was watercolour on paper. I have also done the same plant with watercolour on vellum, so I might as well complete the rounds and have a go with coloured pencil. Good thought. Thank you.
Well done! Such an appropriate plant for a Bosham lady. (I’m drawing again!)
I am sooooooo glad to hear it Joan! You have been missed.
Congratulations!
Thank you Melissa