Aquilegia

I sometimes wonder if I’m getting stuck—shapes—highlighted and placed on a black background.  I’m not finished because there are so many more seedpods and leaves that I haven’t photographed.

Phytolacca americana

But does the background always have to be black? Pokeweed doesn’t work with a black background because the berries don’t show.

Bougainvillea over Passion Flower Leaf

Another possibility is using a different plant for a background.  The shapes are not so clear but there is an almost billowing surface.  I want to dip my hand inside and see if it’s as soft as it appears.

Trailing Arbutus

The 24th annual Ithaca Artists’ Market will take place on Friday, July 25 from 2 pm to 8 pm. The Market will be filled with 70 local artists in a juried show and sale featuring painters, printmakers, sculptors, collage, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, fiber, authors, filmmakers, fine furniture and more!

Monkshood

I will be at Booth 16 with prints, books, and cards. Hope you can stop by.
The Ithaca Farmers is located off Route 13 in Ithaca at 3rd Street (turn at “Aldi” and “B&W supply) If you are using GPS, use “545 Third Street, Ithaca, NY 14850” (but you won’t find that address on the actual road). You can also visit the Farmers Market website, http://www.ithacamarket.com, for more directions.