Kohlrabi
Posted: November 8, 2024 Filed under: Uncategorized 5 CommentsWhen someone gives me a gift, I always try to record it in my sketchbook. If it’s a gift from someone’s garden, even more so.
Yesterday Alison brought over this purple kohlrabi from her garden. I had never tried one of these until a few years ago when it was in our CSA basket. I wasn’t sure what to do with it but the farmer told me to peel it, chop it and add it to salads. I’ve been doing that ever since. But not before sketching it. It’s such an odd looking thing because the leaves come out of the sides of the bulb, but it’s also quite beautiful, especially this one since it’s a deep purple.
I started my sketch by drawing with my Platinum ink pen. I really wanted to convey the solidity of the bulb and the curve of the delicate leaves. But once I was done, I felt that it was missing that purple colour so I went over the whole thing with some light watercolour washes in purple, green and ochre. Now I can peel it and eat it!
Sketched in my Stillman & Birn Zeta sketchbook, 8″ x 8″.
Never heard of it but you sure have the talent to make it look great! Thanks for sharing!
I love kohlrabi, but never thought to sketch it! My favorite way to eat it: cube it, boil until tender, then serve smothered in good butter, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
I like your idea of sketching gifts that come your way. Lovely,
I have never seen this in the market but will look for it. Your sketch is tempting.
I’ve never seen purple ones! Nice inspiration!
I’ve never tried kolrabi, but it made a nice subject to sketch. I like the combination of the ink hatching and the addition of a bit of color.