A Plant rescue mission

of Plants & Art and Palestine

I have begun to think of all plants as living things and this thought can trip me up sometimes . I have been distracted by so many living creatures and humans who deserve life , who deserve a rescue .

I have been scouting the garden centre of late as it gradually reduces the prices on all the neglected and dying plants . I scooped a few the week before which were pathetic and 75 % off. The other day the “free’ sign went up and I loaded up the car with a many as I could manage . They were unwatered, and depleted -but I believed there was hope. I emptied some of my water bottle on those I could help in the moment -the car was scorching hot. I blasted the A/C on the way home to offer them a reprieve.

I had purchased some at the beginning of the season which were of course, thriving. It wasn’t about the money. It troubled me to witness these plants being thrown out in the garbage.

They are now in the soil ; watered and growing determinedly .

It was a small act of something I can do in this world within my reach and grasp.

I enjoy watching these plants come back to their green state and thrive once more -even for a short season.

I have been drawing plants, weeds, wildflower this summer. Loose and fast sketches -not meant to please anyone other than me . If I cannot think about what to draw or make then it’s best for me to pay attention to what matters to me in the moment !

Stay tuned as I will be hosting a live online draw in August where we can capture these lovely works on nature in timed drawings together!

I cannot do as much as I would like to do for the people of Gaza and Palestine right now so I try to do what is within my means . I attend a Protest every Saturday morning in our town, sign petitions , speak up. Draw what I experience and see.

Our local weekly protests ..every Saturday since October 2023

I also attended a beautifully organized Palestine festival in Kitchener, Ontario and managed a couple of sketches in the intense heat!

Finally ..thank you so very very kindly for your generous and bountiful donations to my Art fundraiser for Palestine !

$533 dollars was raised for the charity “Doctors without Borders”(of which 433 was matched on that special weekend by the charity!) If you participated then you can feel very good about this outcome and your part in it!

After the fundraiser I needed to update my art in my web shop ! I am enjoying working on new approaches in my mixed media work (and having a fine time with the gel plates!) All works continue to be reasonable priced and accessible. Expect moody art ;-)

If you would like to check out my art …My Online gallery Shop

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Heather