I completed this hibiscus drawing ten years ago for an independent study course in intermediate drawing. It was also the first drawing I had ever given away as a gift. I was able to scan it this morning because I happened to marry the recipient. We’ve been together ten years today, in fact.

Technically I would change a few things, like the leaf position on the right, but I’m still fond of this drawing… one of my first attempts with graphite pencils.