Beardtongue Elegy

Beardtongue flowers, or Penstemon, have a distinct appearance, which inspired Dharshi to create this artwork. Its tubular flowers, which take on a trumpet-like form, resemble tongues, thus the name beardtongue. These flowers grow prolifically in Dharshi's garden and are a constant source of inspiration for her art. They lend the fine form of the leaves and flowers and the variety of coloured pigments embedded in the canvas through the process Dharshi uses called eco printing.
 
The painting was created on a canvas of eco-printed hemp linen using a subtle variety of flower petals and berries to create the look of this organic earth background. The painting is a mixture of soft pastels and charcoal. Beardtongue flowers, also known as Penstemon, have a distinctive appearance that inspired Dharshi to create this artwork. Their tubular, trumpet-like flowers resemble tongues, which is how they got their name. These flowers grow abundantly in Dharshi's garden, serving as a constant source of inspiration for her art. They offer not only the elegant shapes of their leaves and blossoms but also a variety of colours, which become embedded in the canvas through a process called eco-printing.
 
This painting was created on a canvas made of eco-printed hemp linen. A subtle mix of flower petals and berries, collected from her garden and surrounding Mornington Peninsula, helped produce an organic earth-toned background. The artwork features a blend of soft pastels and charcoal.
 
The artwork is ready to hang, housed in a 310mmx375 mm Tasmanian oak box frame protected by glass.