Journal of Experimental Botany | On the drawing board | U-Log

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Convallaria majalis
Journal of Experimental Botany
Mix Media on A3 Paper, 2015


Also known as Lily of the valley, sweet scented and delicate appearance but a highly poisonous character.



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ON THE DRAWING BOARD
Luna VII | The Visionary





Concept still under development.



How does MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) work
in a nutshell:

We have protons in our body.

  • These protons spin, creating a small quantity of magnetic charge.
  • The machine generates a greater, bigger magnetic charge, the proton rotates to align to it.
  • Once aligned, the machine produce radio frequency pulses to make the proton shift its position.
  • Every time the radio frequency goes off, the proton realign itself with the big magnetic field and while is doing so, he releases energy which is transformed by the MRI machine in images.
  • All soft tissue of our body release different range of energy, therefore, the machine can detect where one part of our body begins and where it ends.

U-LOG
My MRI Experience

Thy day was here.
I woke up feeling apprehensive, I tamed the ugly state as soon as I arrived to work. But as I finished few pressing matters I could hear the tick tock going.


The Sun was up and my spirit lifted a notch or two, the walk was pleasant.


Once arrived I went on a spiral of corridors to be welcomed by few more questions and a reminder from the nurse to leave behind ALL metal objects.

There I was, lying in a giant donaught, listening to some unrecorded industrial metal album. I was wondering if they could actually see the speed my brain was working on. My senses jumping from the seven dwarfs mining under my bed; Tōtōsai working on a sword, hammer & anvil on the left; rich, liquorice tone, a single note with equally balanced shrill to end on my right.

I had forgotten about the possibility of being told, "something is wrong we have to investigate some more", like she did last time... but she left me off the hook...


with the possibility of being called
tomorrow!



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I didn't know Lily of the Valley is poisonous ! That's super interesting ! I think the way you capture its persona is very unusual and creative and I really like it :) It's a bit creepy but very striking ! I love the huge eyes and the green tongue lolling out .... so strange and lovely :)

I also like the Visionary picture, very elegant, love those fluid lines and the animal skull/face and the shading and the flowers gives such lovely arrangement to the piece's composition <3

... are you doing well? MRI seems a serious thing.... I hope you are well <3

It is nice to know how MRI works and how your experience had been. I hope you will receive good news tomorrow :)

Thank you very much for the comment @veryspider.
I was surprised to find out about its poisonous nature too, It is a very cute and innocent-looking flower, very popular in Italy. For the Visionary, the antlers will symbolize the Tree of life and hopefully resemble one once finished... more about its meaning once finished ;)
As for me, first of all thank you for your concern, I don't know. The Dr. has not called (which I take as good sign ?)- overall, I am not in pain, just occasional discomfort. I was truly surprised, when I failed the second test they gave me, I couldn't feel (vibrations) of ear anything (frequency, I don't know what type) on my right side, at all. zero. nada!
The MRI machine is fascinating, I did learn about it when I was referred, it didn't disappoint! lol ;)

I like it a lot, the surreal figure, the angular feature of the face. I see that the design of your new art is an improved version of your old artwork. Very nice :D.

Hi @scrawly, I am glad you like it and, super goooood to read my Hand has acquired / improved its skills .
Thank you for your visit. :)


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Damn.... Im fascinated that you can feel deeper than the usual cloying super-syruppy ideas of Lily of the Valley. Stunning work. Encouraging hug from Thailand.

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Hello, new-found friend, thank you for your visit and the lovely comment.
Hug back from Europe @artemislives

Wow! What a great drawing, @lady-idra! I love this new theme!

Lily of the valley ... poisonous? But, to the touch or only if you eat it?

Hello @trincowski. It is if one eats them, a quote from Wikipedia

All parts of the plant are highly poisonous, including the red berries which may be attractive to children. If ingested —even in small amounts—the plant can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, reduced heart rate, blurred vision, drowsiness, and red skin rashes.
Thank you for stopping by and, I am glad you like the new theme. :)

Ah, I know what it is now. Yeah, my grandparents warned me about those cool looking berries and told me to stay away from them. They look tasty but can be deadly.

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