Two magnificent walnut trees, perhaps one hundred and fifty years old, are what remains of an orchard that once flourished in the grounds of a C17th manor house in a small village tucked in tight to the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The brief for making anew the orchard was create a scheme that would have tripartite centres focusing on the two walnuts and an ancient apple tree.
“An explosion! An explosion of colour.” comprised the full details of the brief.
With a medley of traditional to orchard trees; vines and soft fruits, the colour will erupt from a rich under planting of bulbs, swathes of mass planted perennials running into species rich meadows through which soft, informal paths will be cut.
The project is ongoing.
EXPLOSION 1 - An Explosion of Colour.
Watercolour, inks, pens and graphite on watercolour paper.
560mm x 830mm
EXPLOSION 2 - Conversion of painting into a planted landscape for the orchard.
Watercolour, inks, pens and graphite on watercolour paper.
560mm x 830mm
EXPLOSION 3 - Concept design and planting design for the orchard.
Watercolour, inks, pens and graphite on watercolour paper.
560mm x 830mm