Snowdrops
A few days warmth has had everyone out with their heads bent down looking for the first signs of early spring flowers which are just emerging from the cold earth just like this old guy in this painting by Gary Blunt whose work can be seen at the Portland Gallery in London
www.portlandgallery.com
Snowdrops by Gary Bunt
C.F. Tunnicliffe was one of the best illustrators of the English countryside. These two illustrations appeared in a Ladybird childrens' book called What to Look For in Winter.Although they are out of print copies can sometimes be found in charity shops (which was where I found mine) or Amazon and eBay.
Aconites, snowdrops and crocuses are just coming through and hazeltree catkins are out in sheltered spots.
Another favourite illustrator of childrens' books was Cecily Mary Barker with her incomparable flower fairy series.
Aconites,Iris reticular,Crocuses Snowdrops,C.F.Tunnicliffe
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| Hazel Catkins,C.F. Tunnicliffe |
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| The Snowdrop Fairy,Cecily Mary Barker |
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