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STYLE
Botanical Illustration
In Botanical Illustration, the factors that interest me most in plants
are primarily their fundamental architectural form. The mechanisms they
develop to aid them in their survival. Recently I have concentrated on
plants from the Agavaceae family. Their adaption to desert conditions
include a strong centrifugal structure that is designed to conserve moisture
and direct it down to the root system. Also a viceous system of teeth
and spines that will deter most predators. Some of these plants also have
striking variegation of colouring. These plants that have developed forms
to help them survive in the harshest environment.
Although these plants are not native to Australia, many of
the conditions for growth would be duplicated here. Water or the absense
of it, is often a factor for plant survival.
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