Out To Grass

To Put Someone Out To Grass_ To retire someone compulsorily on the grounds of age. The phrase derives from putting horses that are too old to work out to pasture. 

Linda Johnson starts the ball rolling on this idioms artist research with a study on more of the traditional meaning of the phrase.

http://www.lindajohnsonart.co.uk/gallery-equine4.php

Paul james is leading the way with attention to detail here, especially with all that grass!

http://www.pauljamesart.com/print/art30_1.html

This illustrative study by Phillip J Jones is something of more of what im after here... Pure grass.

http://phillipjjones.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/grass-2/

This Vector shows different forms of grass which i find very useful to take note of in my work.

http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-7529237-nature-elements-grass.php

Again, another shilouette Vector but of more of a basic stance.

http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-5238008-grass-vector-illustration-horizontal-black-silhouette.php

Kim Kiser has very provocatively produced this illustration of women's feet treading in the grass. i dont think i need feet, but its a very interesting and inspiring piece non the less.

http://www.kimkiser.com/Illustrations

Having collected and finalised my imagery here is the card below in the template i hope to continue with. I have chosen to do this because of the success the last range had with peers and tutors, thus not wanting to deviate too far. Note that the text is in the same fashion as the previous card range, adding continuity:

Here is the front and inside of the envelope developed and adapted from the previous card range project. I have changed the imagery to suit and complement this particular card. I am sticking with this design because it works most effectively and was a success previously.