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This piece is a very colorful version of a piece from the flower abrasion series. The original piece was made from smashed begonia and grass bits on watercolor paper. India ink and watercolor washes were applied and the piece was scanned. It was digitally enhanced, allowing us to see stalks of sea algae and coral sway underwater in the depth of the bluish purple sea. -
This is one of the artist's favorites of the flower abrasion series. On a calm summer morning bits of grape hyacinth, dianthus, impatiens, and rose petals were pounded onto watercolor paper. India ink searched for connections which left us with this stalk of color explosion. -
The purple color of the grapes began life as red flower bits smashed with a hammer to exude their pigments. The resulting color scale ranges from deep purple to mauve. Then India ink spheres were superimposed on the splotches of color to coax out the personality of this lively bunch of grapes. -
This is a lovely example of flower abrasion. It was created by smashing bits of begonia and grasses onto watercolor paper with a hammer. India ink found all the small bits of pigment that exploded outward as well as defined the plants themselves. Watercolor wash was used throughout the piece. It looks like a sea plant found along the shore as the tide recedes. -
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 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. -
Bits of smashed snapdragon, lavender, carnation, and azalea formed this composition. There are lots of little "spit bits" which give energy to the piece. There is no additional coloration added, only the natural pigments of the plants are utilized. -
This piece captures sweet memories of the artist's lovely daughter and their shared love of nature. Inspired with a book entitled Cherry Blossom Time in Japan by Lee Friedlander, the book contains gorgeous black and white photos and a ninth century poem: "Were there no cherry-blossoms In this world of ours, The hearts of men in spring Might know serenity." The art is composed of layers of abraded hydrangea leaf, rose petal bits, and dianthus. Pen-and-ink scrolls across the page creating delicate hand-painted leaves leaving the overall impression of serenity. -
The orange berries form on the nandina plant in the fall and last through winter. Smashing them creates light pink blobs of color. The green nandina leaves and stems give off a light grey appearance when abraded. Light watercolor additions finish the piece, and the implied lines on this piece help convey an icy, wintery day.
