Joan Thomson

Betula alleghaniensis 

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medical illustration of Betula alleghaniensis, Yellow Birch, branch, leaves, cones, fall

This is a Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) tree branch illustration showing leaves and cones (fall aspect). Used for notecard design contracted by and sold at a country store on the occasion of a bridge opening but also suitable for books such as field guides, or environmental materials. Rendered in transparent watercolor on Arches paper
Next medical illustration of Crocus sativus, purple crocus,flower, saffron

Here is a painting of the Crocus sativus (Purple Crocus) flower in different stages of flowering. This plant is well known for its use as a source of saffron. The illustration shows the complete plant with bulbs and roots. The study was completed in  a class on botanical watercolor illustration but is suitable for trade magazines, illustrations on bulb packages, and in gardening books. It is painted in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

Crocus sativus

Betula alleghaniensis, Yellow Birch, branch, leaves, cones, fall This is a Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) tree branch illustration showing leaves and cones (fall aspect). Used for notecard design contracted by and sold at a country store on the occasion of a bridge opening but also suitable for books such as field guides, or environmental materials. Rendered in transparent watercolor on Arches paper

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