My drawing exploration of the invasive ivy began in my post Getting in a twist with Hedera helix! I now continue with the 2nd drawing of this 3 part series.
A bit more ivy trivia!
Ivy and alcohol:
The Roman god of wine, Bacchus was often shown wearing a wreath on his head made from ivy and grapevines. Well wearing ivy on your head is meant to stop you getting drunk!
The berries were once thought to treat the negative effects of alcohol, don't try it though as the berries are poisonous!
During the medieval period a branch wrapped in ivy would be placed outside a building to advertise that it was a place selling alcohol.
Video 41 seconds (fast motion)
Drawing made with fine liner, oil pastel and watercolours.
Video 26 seconds (fast motion)
The outcome
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Ivy and alcohol:
The Roman god of wine, Bacchus was often shown wearing a wreath on his head made from ivy and grapevines. Well wearing ivy on your head is meant to stop you getting drunk!
The berries were once thought to treat the negative effects of alcohol, don't try it though as the berries are poisonous!
During the medieval period a branch wrapped in ivy would be placed outside a building to advertise that it was a place selling alcohol.
Video 41 seconds (fast motion)
Drawing made with fine liner, oil pastel and watercolours.
Video 26 seconds (fast motion)
The outcome
Follow me @opheliafu
The Roman god of wine, Bacchus was often shown wearing a wreath on his head made from ivy and grapevines. Well wearing ivy on your head is meant to stop you getting drunk!
The berries were once thought to treat the negative effects of alcohol, don't try it though as the berries are poisonous!
During the medieval period a branch wrapped in ivy would be placed outside a building to advertise that it was a place selling alcohol.
Video 41 seconds (fast motion)
Drawing made with fine liner, oil pastel and watercolours.
Video 26 seconds (fast motion)
The outcome
Follow me @opheliafu
Follow me @opheliafu