I found a book I have been looking out for, an obvious choice for me.
This addition is 1954.
I felt sad as I turned the page and saw the Elm tree which died due to Dutch Elm disease, I think it was the 1970's and most had disappeared by the 1990's.
More than 25 million Elm trees died in the UK alone.
I will be taking this little book with me on my walks so I know which trees I am sketching!
8 comments:
The beautiful elm has suffered here in the states as well. I look forward in seeing your new designs...possibly a homage to the beautiful elm.
I used to have all those boks when I was a little girl, I wish I hadnt got rid of them, perhaps I will start collecting them again, I seem to be revisiting all the books of my childhood...is it my age?
I have this book too, I love it!
There is something so magical and appealing about trees, their leaves, branches, bark and berries/fruits - In the autumn I will be showing a project I did at college on trees which you will probably like Michala
Have a wonderful day xx
Wouldn't your lovely tree designs look great as book covers? In the past books were covered in Fabric rather than leather and often embellished with stitches.
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I love your little tree works of art. I am inspired by them.
Aren't old books most interesting? The paper...the verbiage...the fonts...the illustrations...even the advice. Charming.
A lovely background for your work.
Very sad to have lost the elm. I believe Horse chestnut have a problem now.
I remember the 70's cull of elm, walking through a local site and seeing the stumps... and still I don't think we treat our trees with the reverence they deserve... I love to collect old books that mean something and I wish you many happy tree walks and happy sketching too x
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