Practical Primary Research - Herbarium Specimens

I have great fun collecting my own plant material to inform my practice and practical outcome. Through the pressing of plants found around Leeds, I have been able to employ a variety of practical approaches and theories found within my research - such as dissection and scientific observation. What I like most about my personal herbarium is the ability to study a specimen in close detail with no limits of time or pressure - often experienced when observing and creating artwork out in nature. Also the shapes of each plant are really inspiring and I hope t be able to make use of the specimens in future projects.