Thursday 18 November 2010

Hidden in the Corner



Here's a corner of my garden/terrace.  This is where I grow my herbs, as well as basil, chives, thyme and there is a chilli pepper plant at the back.   I also grow mint, oregano, sage and rosemary, it's nice to have something fresh from the garden to add flavour to your cooking? 
Especially useful to throw on some pasta if you're in a hurry...all you need  to add is some olive oil, a spot of garlic and a good sprinkle of parmesan cheese!

20 comments:

Sarah said...

What a lovely (drawing of your) herb garden!

I love growing herbs too - fresh basil in a salad tastes wonderful.

Unknown said...

This is so pretty! I love terra cotta pots in paintings...

Anonymous said...

Beautiful drawing! You did a lovely job of varying the greens!

Sandy in Michigan said...

This is one of my favorite paintings of yours. You've conveyed the sense of intimacy of that little spot in a very creative way. The shading and texture on the terra cotta pot is wonderful.

Vicki Holdwick said...

Cathy,

This is lovely, especially the different shades of greens. Looks like a very special spot.

xoxo

Patsy Taylor-Craw said...

Beautiful! I can almost smell all those wonderful scents.

martinepittet said...

Beautifully done ! Can we come for some pasta ?? :o)

Janene said...

Your composition in this little vignette is outstanding. My eye moves around the drawing in a really pleasing way. I also like the colors, with the bright blue on top, the orange-y terracotta on the bottom and the variety of greens in the middle. Fresh herbs...yummmm!

Revelle Taillon said...

This is beautiful!

alissaduke said...

This is a lovely little corner (and beatifully painted) that I could easily spend time in

Unknown said...

Like Sandra this is one of my favourite drawings of yours. Lovely colours and composition!

nanke's stuff said...

I don't know how you manage to put so much into such a small, humble, subject. This is just lovely. nancy

Lucia B. said...

These greens are wonderful! I admire how you have managed to describe a whole place just with a small detail!

Pat said...

Lovely sketch and really nice blog - I'm now following! xx

Ann said...

Beautiful! I can smell the wonderful aromas of those herbs by just looking at this!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous. Love the detail and the colors of green. So soothing.

Cathy Holtom said...

Thank you for all the lovely comments!

Unknown said...

Beautiful drawing and very evocative, I can almost smell them from here :)

Alex said...

Terrific work Cathy =) You never fail to surprise with your talent!

Gillian Mowbray said...

This makes me sigh whistfully. Utterly charming!