#266 - Counting Sheep

According  to the Chinese zodiac 2015 was the “Year of the Sheep”.  People born during this period are believed to be gentle, compassionate and kind-hearted.  My sheep were created from carnation, cornflower, rose petals and banana peel.  Other botanicals include corn husk,butterfly weed, artemisia and miscellaneous ferns and leaves. The background was colored with pastels.  This original pressed flower art was vacuum sealed between a layer of mylar and glass. A second layer of 99% UV conservation glass covers the matting and provides enhanced color protection.  

261 - Elegant Floral Display

This piece features a typical Chinese background consisting of botanicals layered between a sheet of translucent paper and sheer fabric over a pastel colored base.  I believe this technique would be especially beautiful for a wedding bouquet.

My picture features roses, larkspur, delphinium, bridal wreath, scabiosa, alyssum along with miscellaneous fern and leaves.  The flowing tendrils were primarily from wild onion and silver mound artemisia.  It was vacuum sealed between a layer of mylar and glass and topped with 99% UV conservation glass for added protection.

New Pressed Flower Creations

I have been very busy creating in preparation for my summer show season which starts at the Keuka Art Festival in June.  Here are a few of my recent creations which are all for sale.  All three have been vacuum sealed with 99% UV conservation glass for maximum protection.  The frames are 11" x 14".

#268 - Hydrangea Feast (made with real butterfly wings)

#262 - Magical Garden

#270 - Fall Colors

Memorial Flowers

I was commissioned by a family to preserve memorial flowers and create two pictures.  The daughter chose the wreath to reflect eternity.  The granddaughter chose to have her flowers preserved as a bouquet in a vase.

Pressed Flower Collage Greeting Card Class

I'm excited to be teaching a fall collage pressed flower class at the Pittsford Library.  This will be the third time I have been invited to do so. The class is full with five students on the wait list.  Here are samples of the cards I made in prepartion for the class.

Fairies, Fairies & More Fairies

My pressed flower fairies have been very popular this year.  Here are three new ones which I recently created for my upcoming shows.  I hope you like them.

 Look for B's Garden Treasures at Beaver Lake Nature Center Golden Harvest Festival at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY on September 12-13, 2015.  

Recent Cards

I recently created these black window cards with flowers fresh out of the press. They are 5" x 7" in size and can be inserted into a 5" x 7" frame.  I typically charge $5.00 each for my original pressed flower cards.   I hope you like them.