Gracestone Calligraphics

Technical Info

I have a keen interest in gardening and plant identification. I decided several years ago to create my own journals, recording when a specimen is planted, fertilizer applications, soil analyses, insect and disease reports, and visual growth cycles of the flowers and trees.

These specimens from my property were scanned using an Epson Perfection 4490 Photo flatbed scanner in order to create digital graphics files of identification. I find the shallow depth of field and intense detail that is captured using this method is remarkable and incredibly focused. It is similar to botanical illustration that serves as both technically necessary and artistic as well.

The dark backgrounds were achieved by leaving the lid open, allowing any available light to naturally "drop off."

The specimens were positioned on the glass directly, using no supporting materials.

Several of these images are available for purchase as stretched canvas, framed prints, and paper prints, as well as greeting cards.

Please visit my portfolio at http://www.fineartamerica.com/
shop/tamara-stoneburner.html.

There you will also find a selection of my landscape and travel photography that is not featured on the Gracestone site.

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