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The dandelion will grow anywhere and reflect whatever is in the soil that nurtures it. It grows from early spring to late autumn. Drastic measures are inspired to curb its proliferation,
a plant-type monster that swarms gardens, fields and paving with its flying seed-vessels
At one point I saw it as a metaphor as
a Dandy Lion because of its immense flamboyant nature! Then I read that this plant gets its name from the shape of its leaves. They look like a blunt arrow head with a white line running up the centre. The edges are cut up into huge teeth which are said to resemble the teeth of a lion. Hence, Dandelion.
Wonderful pictures of a hideous plant.
ReplyDeleteSit on lawn with very sharp knife, dig down and cut it out!
I don't mind dandelions at all; indeed, I associate them with childhood pleasure. In your pictures, they are beautiful sunbursts.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that the earth will evolve; but will we evolve with it?
A very different style for these and I like it. I feel you've captured the 'bursting' nature of the flower (like the actual bloom or not) and the puffs add another element. I particularly like the last painting, where the live seems to triumph over the dead.
ReplyDeleteI love dandelions! I see them as flowers, not weeds. :o) My hubby sees them as weeds...Probably the only thing we don't agree on--LOL! But I think your using watercolors for this piece was an excellent choice...some how it conveys tenderness, I feel. And your full-blown. rather Georgia O'Keefe style really makes a big story impact for the humble dandelion. Happy Day, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteLove your exploration of the humble dandelion! In actual fact, it becomes not so humble but a beautiful symbolof sun on earth! Your watercolours are a stunning melting of sensitivities!
ReplyDeletelovely painting. I like dandelions, because rabbits love to eat them, and when I have a pet, it's a rabbit....
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