It seems there’s a bit of a theme this week . . .

The next set of prints in the As Potent as a Charm series will focus on Solanaceae, a family of both fierce and friendly plants. All of the chicken’s eggs are in one basket in the first sketch, pairing henbane with eggplant. The layout is complete; eventually it will become a relief print.

The morning after this drawing was finished, the turtle decided to get in on the act. Yertle, AKA Yurt, put to rest any gender debate by producing two eggs of her own. There wasn’t much time to admire them, though – apparently she thought they’d make a good breakfast.