The hazel (Corylus avellana) is one of the most beautiful symbols of autumn.
In this botanical watercolour, all stages of the plant come together: the graceful catkins and red flowers, the ripening fruit in its soft shell and the shiny ripe hazelnuts at the base of the branch.
Against the black background, the natural shapes and textures come to life beautifully - an ode to autumn's rich harvest.
Created by Bert Quaedvlieg with support from AI.
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