Saturday, December 8, 2012

Playing with Cacti

I really like a cactus or two, and when this week's drawing challenge was "cactus" I knew I had to join in.   
My mom had given me a barrel cactus that bloomed many times this past summer.  I enjoyed it so much, so decided to draw a blooming cactus - although I did not choose the barrel cactus.

 
 


And although I didn't have the beautiful jar, or quite the makings that he had.  I used pieces of succulents I  had, and made myself a terrarium.  I left lots of room for them to grow... which I hope they do. 
It makes me smile!
 
 

To see more artistic interpretations of "cactus", head over to this weeks host of the drawing challange.




15 comments:

  1. Isn’t it nice to do something just because it makes you smile? I love your little homemade terrarium! <3

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  2. Dear Kim,
    I like your drawing a lot... those blossom is marvellous!
    and, wouldn't it be nice to have a huge terrarium like you've done for the succulents for you among that temperatures outside at your place?!

    Stay warm,
    cheers,
    Ariane.

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  3. Very good drawing and lovely little miniature garden!

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  4. The little garden is magical and wonderful Kim! Your drawing is a study in line. My eye travels the lines enjoying every section. Love this. So clean and honest. Hugs, Norma, x
    p.s. I found my jar of wax the other day, so I just have to give your wee mug a shine and then I'll get it into the mails to you. I'll keep you 'posted.'

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  5. that a wonderful drawing! don't think it funny either, but i'm slightly reminded of churros, and altough i am not a huge fan of those fatty companions, i can smell them!!!!
    ha ha ha...
    my treat for the day... and thank you {also for playing}

    and look at that terrarium... tinyWONDER!
    n♥

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  6. I agree with Nadine, that is a truly wonderful drawing. And the terrarium was a bright idea: cactuses are nearly as dangerous as snakes I think. Maybe I would dare to keep a cactus or two if I planted them in a jar where no fingers would get hurt! :)

    x

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  7. yes, your drawing is beautiful, the lushness of the flower captured so well,the composition so very balanced, the right tension in that whirling,perfect,

    and a mini dreamworld to travel to warmer places when winter gets to dark and cold
    xx

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  8. beautiful drawing
    the soft black on white
    and that terrarium in a jar
    great idea!

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  9. Wonderful idea and a really lovely drawing, Kim!

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  10. what a charming drawing, beautiful! I love that black and white classic style.
    And the idea with the terrarium is great, too.
    x Stefanie

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  11. Ha.....thanks for sharing the glass jar idea. I didn't think cactus could survive in that setting. Lovely drawing, Kim. xo Carole

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  12. Your drawing is wonderful, I really like it and thank you for that idea with the jar! That great, I'm going to try that as well. Thanks for your nice comment on my blog!

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  13. beautiful drawing! and I love the idea of a terrarium with cacti too - I saw some on this beautiful website and I like it very much!
    :-) mano

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  14. wow, your drawing is beautiful! The shading is perfect and almost photographic!
    Love it!
    Rachel

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  15. I like your drawing a lot und this tiny cacti terrarium is so sweet! I'm not too much a friend of cacti, more for succulents,mI might try a terrarium with them. Thanks for sharing.
    Barbara

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