Graphic Design with a Vintage Flair
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
Join us on Wednesday, June 20th for a Garden Party edition of When Fashion and Nature Collide. You will see fashion, beautiful flowers, critters, and art. Until then, you can check out our past editions below with links. May Edition April Edition March Edition I cannot wait to see you there! Much love, … Continue reading A Garden Party
Mixed media is a technique involving the use of two or more artistic mediums, such as ink and pastel, digital painting and watercolor, photos and line layering that are combined in a single composition. Decorative paper can be used as a filler background between the different layers of mediums. Antique book plates and stained paper … Continue reading When Fashion & Nature Collide – Mixed Media
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
For a few glorious weeks the lilacs bloom. The fragrance fills the air with that old fashioned scent that can transport you to another time. There are different lilacs that offer blooms in the summer and fall, but I truly love the early bloomers. They seem to set off spring on the right foot. Cathi … Continue reading Lilac Botanical Print
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
With the air crisp and cold it almost convinced me it was a January morning. Even though it is April, this was the view on Saturday. The trees frosted with a thin layer of snow, a fresh blanket of white on the ground and the spring birds singing. Usually, the lake is frozen and offers … Continue reading The Beauty of Spring and a free Spring 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
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