Artwork: Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and Daniel Smith watercolor in a Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook. Brush: Escoda Perla Round size 8, 10 and 12. Reference photo courtesy of derevv on Pixabay.
Doodlewash Prompt: Leaves
Lithiops are a succulent plant with leaves that look like pebbles, camouflage so that animals won’t eat them during the droughts of Southern Africa. They are called Living Stones, although they are totally plants.
Tools
Hahnemühle Nostalgie Book (review).
Daniel Smith Watercolor:
Zebra Zensations Technical pens (review)
Joseph Zbukvic Watercolor Set No.1 Set of 3 Fine Artist Paint Brushes
Beautiful artwork of a strange (to me) plant.
Thank you so much, Sharon! This is a wonderful world we live in!
Wow, Sandra, I had no idea of these plants. Fascinating, and your painting is really descriptive!!
Thank you, Kathy! The plant world is almost as fantastic as the animal world!
The colors are speaking to me and very pleasing. Lithiops are extremely interesting !
It is amazing what wonders our world is filled with!
How fascinating! I’m always enthralled when I discover camouflage characters! It’s also why I love the sea as I do. Thanks, Sandra!
Many thanks, Fanna!
You peeked my curiosity so I had to Google them. Quite strange, but interesting flowers. Job well done on yours!
Thank you so much, Lori! I’m always amazed at the strange and wondrous world we live in!
Now your not just one of my favorite painters….but my favorite BOTANIST! You share such fun and unusual information.
Stunning coloration!
Lol! Thank you, Judy! I love learning more about our wonderful world.