I have been really enjoying working on briefs where I have been able to draw plants recently, and I think the briefs have also been quite successful. I usually go on Google for image references when drawing a plant that is more specific to a brief (e.g. a national flower).
However, today I visited Kew Gardens while home for the weekend and got a load of photos of all sorts of plants for future reference and inspiration. I haven't been in years and forgot how amazing some of the plants and greenhouses they have there are. Some of the plants, especially the cacti, are alien-like and freaky and I want to get drawing them and using them for briefs as soon as I can! It's also perfect for colour palette inspiration.
I also found plants I didn't even know existed - it's better in a way than going on Google, as when searching online you can only search what you already know to a certain point. It's also always better to use own photos as well in case of copyright infringement.
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