-
This is one of the artist's favorite pieces. Surprised at how these flowers appear to be pansies when actually they evolved from many multiple layers of red everblooming rose bits and yellow daisies. A balance of positive and negative space, the overall effect is calm and sweet. -
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 a version of an original piece in the flower abrasion series. The original was made from a smashed Gerber daisy which spit its color everywhere! The center was crosshatched with India ink. The piece was then scanned and digitally enhanced with layers of pink. -
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. -
The dew from the day was still present when the flower petal and leaf bits were plucked. The pigments were pounded out and rolled across the pages. The colors folded onto each other as the plant bits dried onto the piece. The pink wash of watercolor provided a space for them to rest. -
In this piece, India ink was used to outline and combine intricate details, giving the overall effect of one large flower. The more opaque areas are evidence of the remains of red flower and green leaf bits. The piece is balanced with a soft pink watercolor wash. -
The berries that grow on the Nandina plant are so long lasting throughout the colder seasons. The vibrancy of the berries show up as a softer hue when smashed. The berries pictured here are enhanced with the use of watercolor to maintain their rich deep glow, and the leaves and stems just give us a hint of the winter day.
