Graphic Design with a Vintage Flair
This Nerium Oleander is a shrub or small tree in the dogbane family. It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. This image was extracted from a vintage garden magazine. The image has been recolored and repaired. There is a few spots that I could … Continue reading Vintage Living
Besides looking for the next new art supply to try, I'm always on the hunt for ephemera. Antique illustrations have a patina that make them special. Finding old garden periodicals that have hit the public domain are like Christmas. Many are in need of repair from age, light, or water damage. Once they have been … Continue reading Garden and Fashion Ephemera
There is just something about the beauty of poppies, commonly known as the Black Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum, or the breadseed poppy. This is a species of a flowering plant in the family - Papaveraceae. It is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived and is a valuable ornamental plant, … Continue reading Poppy Botanical Post Card
Happy Mother's Day! To all of those incredible women in our lives that care for us each and every day. Whether you are new moms, a pregnant mom-to-be, one who has adult children, or a fur mom, I hope this day is blessed with love. To my mom, I love you more than anything … Continue reading A Mother’s Day French Botanical
Yesterday I was on the hunt for any hint of a flowering anything. Even though nothing was blooming, I saw buds on the lilac, soft trees, and green leaves popping in the gardens. Finally the iris and lily leaves are poking through the ground. I'm hoping my roses and sweet peas made it through the … Continue reading Free Botanical Graphic
There is so much inspiration to be found in nature. Our team has chosen several flowers, critters, and fashion to feature this month. For April, my choice was based on color and the need for spring to make its appearance. The pop of ladybug red, black and white, and sunshine yellow is a feast for … Continue reading Art Inspiration – When Fashion and Nature Collide
There is nothing like an aged botanical print. It can add so much to a craft project or art for your home. I have even made small note cards and envelopes as a thank you from this particular print. I have attached a Kalmia - I love the color of this print and the tea … Continue reading Free Botanical Print
Easter is such a blessed holiday, mine was extra special this year because I was able to spend it with some of my family. Even though we received snow yesterday and more to come on Tuesday, I know the green will soon be stretching itself across the landscape. For Easter, I thought this beautiful Lily … Continue reading Botanical Paper
Line drawing is near and dear to my heart. The above picture is just a few of my drawings. It's my favorite form of expression, I am a doodler. When I am on the phone, I tend to make a page full of botanicals and dogs. Not sure why, but I do it mindlessly. This … Continue reading Line Drawing Inspiration
Fashion and Nature flow together seamlessly. I love the texture and vivid colors paired with a vintage flair that spans across decades. Timeless pieces regardless of the trend. Nature is an inspiration for my art as it is paired with elements of texture, ephemera, and pieces like lace and etchings. I also love to walk outside … Continue reading When Fashion and Nature Collide – March
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