Original Hand Painted Herbals

Just a quick note.
Lately I have been mulling over the RARE BOOK Libraries that house original herbal books. I was lucky enough to be able to see, touch and leaf through some of the oldest original herbals in the world when I was in college, on field trips.

Thanks to my Botany professors who made that happen. IT all seems kind of like a dream now, and yet continues to inspire me. Like walking on water, these books are hallowed ground for the gardening buff, the illustrator of botanicals.

We have our own modern botanical illustrators here along the #SLOWCOAST who keep inspiring us in real time. I find myself drawn to the creative expression of these artists, and feel deep down some creative juice for a new project.

LOVE being inspired.

XO