Hellebore




I have just managed to complete this ~hellebore which ~I have been looking at for quite a while, hoping to have a go. Drawing flowers brings up a frustration for me, a juxtaposition between wanting to bring out the detail and loving a more free flowing style which I used at the end to fill in the background. I love the sense of flow. Yet ~I long to recreate the beauty of the flower and always feel I fall short.
When I came to photograph it I was struck by the difference in quality with the kitchen door open  to let in more natural light. The picture looked brighter and more vibrant. I felt more pleased with it then.

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