CARMEN VERDI
STORY BETWEEN THE LINES
NATURE & FLOWER DRAWINGS
Graphite drawings created using thousands of freehand straight lines.
 Over The EdgeGraphite on paper 11" x 14" Available $ 1,500.00 The trailhead leads you to this beautiful view at the peak of Watatic mountain in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Thousands of lines fill the thick cloud cover in this drawing, while dark horizontal and vertical lines shape the white pines growing on the steep slope. You can see remnants of old-growth below as constant lines create this comforting atmosphere at the top of the mountain. |  The Secret SpotGraphite on paper 4" X 7" Sold |  DaisyGraphite on warm white paper 5" x 7" (actual drawing 6" x 4") Available $ 350.00 |
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 Never Ending GoodbyeGraphite and charcoal on paper 10" X 8" Available $ 780.00 The smell of salt fills the air; a gentle breeze pushes small waves toward the beach until they disappear back into the sea. The cloudy sky touches the horizon, which I made using short pencil strokes, becoming more significant as they move up toward the light charcoal smudge. |  TakenGraphite and charcoal on paper 10" X 6.75" Available $ 650.00 |  Morning PleasureGraphite on paper 3" X 3 1/4" Sold |
 Gerber DaisyGraphite on warm white paper 5" x 7" (actual drawing 5" x 4") Available $ 350.00 Gerber Daisy This small but gorgeous artwork was drawn on warm white paper to give the feeling of a sunshiny day. The Gerber Daisy is also a great choice for cut flower arrangements. |  Another MomentGraphite on paper 4" X 6" Sold |  ForageGraphite on paper 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" NFS |
 A Silent WhisperGraphite on paper 6" X 7.25" Available $ 450.00 |  At Moose PondGraphite on paper 7 1/2" X 9 1/2" Sold |  Wasted EmotionsGraphite on paper 5" X 7" Available $ 325.00 I photographed the reference photo at a fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts. I used heavy contrast to enhance this picture's spectacular dahlia arrangement. |
 Ten Or MoreGraphite on paper 5" X 7" Available $ 250.00 |  Painted BeautiesGraphite on paper 11" X 14" Sold |  SunflowerGraphite on paper 5" X 7" Sold Tiny lines fill this significant flower's disk, while this gorgeous floret's petals contain long, irregular shapes. During the day, the sunflower tilts to face the sun. I took this reference photo for this drawing in Lee, New Hampshire, in 2017. |
 Garden QueenGraphite on paper 7.5" X 9.5" Sold |  October PunksGraphite on paper 7.5" X 9.5" Sold |  StellerGraphite on paper 4" X 6" Available $ 250.00 |
 Canadian BroodGraphite on paper 9 1/2" X 7" Available $ 450.00 |  Pet IdentityGraphite on paper 5" X 7" Available $ 250.00 |