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The dried flower look of this piece was accomplished with the use of tiny bits of pink rose petals. They were smashed with a hammer to exude their pigment onto watercolor paper. Lavender was also pounded and India ink combined the petals into buds and blooms. The ink also added sweet whimsical freehand tiny purple petals on their stems. -
An explosion of color burst out of pounded out flower petals and leaf bits. Multiple layers of carnation, salvia, dianthus, and hydrangea are pounded with a hammer. India ink is used to outline the various color elements on the watercolor paper. Colored pencils further define the stems and leaves to create the sense of this flower bundle. -
The purple pigment in this wreath is derived from red everblooming rose petal bits. The flower abrasion technique was used on the rose petal bits, leaf bits, and stems. You can clearly see some blobs of color that have been surrounded with India ink to create this overarching wreath. No additional coloration is added to this amazing stunner! Brides might want to consider personalizing the center of the wreath. -
This is one of the artist's favorites of the flower abrasion series. It was made by smashing and rolling bits of the red rose petals onto watercolor paper. Fragments of the flowers dried on the paper. Bits of leaves and grasses were abraded as well. India ink sought out form in the midst of the blobs of color. Light watercolor washes were added to allow the sun to push through. -
When wildflowers are collected they have an exuberant eclectic happiness. The look of this bundle was achieved with the repeated smashing and pounding of pink rose petals which, when grouped together with India ink onto watercolor paper, resemble orchids. Lots of smashed leaf bits created the backdrop for this bundle. The overall effect is one of an armful of gathered flowers. -
This swag was created with strategically placed bits of fern, carnation, columbine, and camelia. They were layered then pounded with a hammer to release their pigments onto watercolor paper. The airiness of the design was further enhanced with the judicious choice of India ink. -
The purple pigments in this piece are solely derived from the smashing and re-smashing of red everblooming rose bits and their leaves. Abraded stalks from the almond bush are added which create mauve, green, and yellow pigments. The airy feel of the wreath is accomplished with the use implied line and the use of India ink seeking out figure from ground. -
The purple pigment in this wreath is derived from smashed red everblooming rose petal bits, leaf bits, and stems. The original piece was digitally enhanced to add a lighter green and yellow coloration to the piece. Brides might want to consider customizing in the center of the wreath. -
I was surprised that smashed bits of yellow daisies exuded brown pigments! Then bits of carnations, lavender, and dianthus were pounded out. Together, this process created a cohesive and airy bunch of companions. -
Again! This was such a surprise! A beautiful pink petal plucked off a stargazer lily, placed on watercolor paper and smashed with a hammer, was expected to exude vibrant variations of pink out of the petal. Surprisingly, the space was void of color with the exception of small purple dots! India ink was used to freehand some designs around the dots. Other colors were achieved by smashing leaf bits and dianthus.
