Cacti
are succulents, a group of plants with peculiar shape and size and
mostly adopted for desert life. They have a highly specialized anatomy
to enable them to survive prolonged drought. Their bizarre appearance reflects a unique evolution, in which plant form, function and survival are inextricably linked. Here's a globular stem cacti!
"Globe" (original)
• watercolor, black walnut ink on ricepaper
I made the BLACK WALNUT INK used in this piece.
Click for the recipe!
• 10" x 10" • © Lisa Rivas • "Globoid"
• digital print on ricepaper and mounted on canvas
A
sphere (a globe) is the optimum shape for a stem succulent as it has the smallest
possible surface area in proportion to volume, keeping water loss to a
minimum.
Amazingly beautiful*
Lovely seed growing, reaching her audience in an unexpected magical way!
wow wow wow! And you made the ink? You’re amazing!
Wonderful painting!
HCM!
Gorgeous combo of color and texture and pattern…Your work fascinates me to no end! HCM fellow Cacuteer! 🙂
I love this!
very pretty. who knew that the center was kiwi-ish. (yep – it’s a word)
Thanks for kind comment Lisa!
You are right Lisa! I suddenly got the idea…
I have made two slight adjustments on my Cactus Monday post, just check it out!
http://yoonsee.blogspot.com/2008/12/cactus-monday-3.html
I loved these when I saw them on Flickr and I love them here.
Black walnut ink? have to go check that out.
HCM
Beautiful! Happy CM!
Julie
Oh Wow! Beautiful!
Fantastically cool effect! You amaze me to no end, Lisa. You made the ink out of walnuts!!! Sheesh!
fascinating design !!! and homemade ink too??? wow !!!
Very nice. And very erotic, whether intended or not. 🙂
I am a little late,
yet I want to relate
a Happy Cactus Monday
Even though it is almost Sunday.
Really, really like this!