Joan Thomson

Crocus sativus 

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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.
Next medical illustration of Cypripedium parviflorum, Yellow Lady's Slipper, orchid Here is a flower illustration of Cypripedium parviflorum (Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchid). It was used for a notecard design but is also suitable for book illustrations such as field guides, illustrations for articles on botany, or for environmental education materials such as trail guides and brochures. The painting was rendered in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

Cypripedium parviflorum

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.

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