In 2022 I painted linseed rust, caused by Melampsora lini.
https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plantspathogens-2022/linseed-rust
In 2022 I painted linseed rust, caused by Melampsora lini.
https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plantspathogens-2022/linseed-rust
In 2023 I painted twister disease of onion, caused by Colletotrichum spp.
https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plantspathogens-2023/onion-twister-disease
In 2023 I challenged myself to complete one drawing each day whilst on holiday in Japan.
Cherry blossom
https://hgpenningtonart.com/other/japan-2023-sketches-collection
I’m pleased to share my first Society of Botanical Artists Diploma coursework🎨
Assignment 1 focused on drawing – tone, texture and accuracy. I’m especially pleased with my ivy illustration, and found the tutor’s feedback useful and relevant.
See more: https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plants/diploma-in-botanical-art
In 2022 I painted a progression series of wheat germinating.
In 2023 I painted Ascochyta chickpea blight, caused by the fungus Ascochyta rabiei (teleomorph Didymella rabiei).
https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plantspathogens-2023/ascochyta-chickpea-blight
In 2023 I challenged myself to complete one drawing each day whilst on holiday in Japan.
Frog statue
https://hgpenningtonart.com/other/japan-2023-sketches-collection
I drew a green scarab beetle (Cetonia aurata), from my garden, by hand and captured my biro strokes digitally.
Here's more about the process: https://hgpenningtonart.co.uk/other/ink-to-pixel
In 2022 I painted bean anthracnose, aka cowpea anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum.
https://www.hgpenningtonart.co.uk/plantspathogens-2022/bean-anthracnose