Violets have a very beautiful history for queer women. Sappho of Lesbos, of Ancient Greece, often referenced women adorned in many crowns of violets, and this created an association between the love between two women and violets that has lasted for centuries. Gifting violets became a subtle code for women to express their love for each other. As February is LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK, it felt like a good time to share this piece of history.
Although not my favourite flowers aesthetically, violets certainly have my favourite symbology.
This is only my second ever time using alcohol based markers, and my first time ever doing a full piece with them. The piece is by no means perfect, but it’s an improvement over my first play with the markers, and for that I’m quite proud. I used coloured pencils to add extra texture.
Where to Purchase
You can buy gallery quality giclée prints of this piece on fine art paper or canvas in my Saatchi store.
Alternatively, for those who want to enjoy this piece on more everyday items, you can browse my Redbubble store for other products featuring this piece.
Additional Information
- Completion date: 31st January 2021
- Supplies used: Ohuhu ‘Honolulu’ 48 alcohol-based brush markers, Staedtler ‘ergo soft’ 36 coloured pencils, on white card stock.
- Time taken: ~1 hour
Nicola Lucy 