Inktober Day 3 (2020): Vernonia (Ironweed)

We have several species of Ironweed in the Southeastern U.S.  I'm not sure which one this is, but it was a pop-up; Vernonia augustifolia certainly self-sows readily and in a year with lots of volunteers -- well, plenty of opportunity.

It was my subject for Day 3 of Inktober.  Hmm, I tried to draw the glass that I'd put the sprig in -- yikes, that's a lot harder to do.

But I felt like I conveyed the spirit of the ironweed flowers, so I'm pleased.

I'm a bit challenged with iPhone photos of my drawings, but whatever.  The subject and drawing photo  - well, that's what Inktober is about.  Doing a drawing everyday and showing up to do it.