The Art of Jessica Douglas

Foxglove
Medium: watercolor and colored pencils

This was done for the 'mushroom peddler handbook'. It was a study of a foxglove fairy

The Foxglove is a much hardier plant then the Tulip, and can grow in rough, rocky land with ease. Her long roots allow her to grip at the stones and reach down for what little soil and water can be found, and her tall, slender stalk and blooms lift for the sunlight over the heads of her smaller brethren. Partial shade and thin soil is best if you're planing on having her as an addition to your garden.

The normal lifespan of a Foxglove is two years, though there is the rare older plant that has lasted four or even five years. July is normally the best time to admire this proud lady, as she blossoms rich shades of pinks and purples, even white in celebration of summer.

Often times this lovely lady is sought out for the medicinal properties of her leaves. However like in all things, you have to know the exact one that will offer ease in swelling and cleaning of wounds, and which ones only tease you and claim they can. An old story tells of how the foxglove got her spots. The king of the elves was injured, and so an herbalist came to the foxgloves to ask for their aid. One lovely little lady knew she couldn't help, but she lied and claimed she could. When the king's injuries grew worse and eventually passed away, the little lady was brought to him to make an accounting for her actions. His mourning family sent the girl into tears, and each place that the salty fluid dropped, it burned spots of yellow and white on the deep purple of her petals.

To this day every foxglove who can't help bears these spots as warning.

Original: sold

Limited edition prints: sold out

Febuary 17, 2008 © Jessica Douglas

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*Gallery*	Foxglove Medium: watercolor and colored pencils This was done for the 'mushroom peddler handbook'. It was a study of a foxglove fairy The Foxglove is a much hardier plant then the Tulip, and can grow in rough, rocky land with ease. Her long roots allow her to grip at the stones and reach down for what little soil and water can be found, and her tall, slender stalk and blooms lift for the sunlight over the heads of her smaller brethren. Partial shade and thin soil is best if you're planing on having her as an addition to your garden. The normal lifespan of a Foxglove is two years, though there is the rare older plant that has lasted four or even five years. July is normally the best time to admire this proud lady, as she blossoms rich shades of pinks and purples, even white in celebration of summer. Often times this lovely lady is sought out for the medicinal properties of her leaves. However like in all things, you have to know the exact one that will offer ease in swelling and cleaning of wounds, and which ones only tease you and claim they can. An old story tells of how the foxglove got her spots. The king of the elves was injured, and so an herbalist came to the foxgloves to ask for their aid. One lovely little lady knew she couldn't help, but she lied and claimed she could. When the king's injuries grew worse and eventually passed away, the little lady was brought to him to make an accounting for her actions. His mourning family sent the girl into tears, and each place that the salty fluid dropped, it burned spots of yellow and white on the deep purple of her petals. To this day every foxglove who can't help bears these spots as warning. Original: sold Limited edition prints: sold out Febuary 17, 2008 © Jessica Douglas

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