As many of you know, I’ve been obsessed with carnivores ever since I was a kid. Some of my earliest memories of carnivorous plants include watching them on Mr. Wizard’s World, 3-2-1 Contact (DUDE! Remember this song?! SING IT WITH ME!), and Nature. I recently found another one of my drawings that I did for a school project back when I was in elementary school. I believe it was around the same time I did this drawing – early 90′s? I was probably around 9 or 10 at the time or something. I was inspired by the only book our library had on carnivores at the time and I bascially just transcribed those diagrams to my own poster.
Even back then, I was obsessed with plants – especially carnivorous plants. I can still remember explaining to some of my classmates and teachers what these plants were, what they did, how they did what they did. These plants are amazing. I was, still am, and will always will be drawn to their botanical badassery.
This weekend, I brought the drawing to the new greenhouse that I’m moving into. (Moving photos on the move to follow in a future post!) Such a beautiful juxtaposition. I’m truly amazed to see how far this botanical journey has taken me. It’s amazing to look back and see the humble beginnings; it really puts things in perspective for me. It makes me thankful for my roots, appreciate what I have now, as well as look forward to the future with unbridled excitement.
Let’s grow.
An art project on carnivorous plants I did back in the day, circa 1990.
Pre voice-cracking days.
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Here’s some close up photos from my elementary school project. I hope you enjoy my humble sketches from back in the day! And Yo… Don’t mind the spelling — ya know I didn’t have spell check in elementary school. 
and i thought i was obsessed.
Hahah! And that you are indeed sir!
Missed you postings for the last week
WOW I didn’t know that you were into these plants for so long. gr8 drawIngs for a pre-pubescent kid
new place looks wonderful
Hi Lois! Yeah, been busy moving to the new spot. Once things settle down I hope to post more regularly.
Not bad at all Rob! Unfortunately for me that’s probably better than I can still draw:).
LOL! Would still love to see some of your renditions!
Heavens, you were one well informed and talanted child.
Steve
Thanks Steve! Although well informed, I killed many a flytrap as a kid. I guess it’s a rite of passage in the CP world
Looking forward to seeing what the future has in store!
Wow! Great drawings, you started young eh?
Yep! Always had this crazy fascination with plants!
Thanks for sharing! Loved your drawings…amazing interest for a young person. Do you know your age then?
Hi Marie! I was probably around 9-10 at the time I did these! It was thanks to my grandfather and grandmother who got me into gardening!