"In Bloom" - September 2023

 

"In Bloom".  September 2023.  Dried rose petals and graphite on paper.  Matted and framed.

This was the first piece that I created using dried rose petals.  It came together quickly.  I draw a spiral in graphite with a light touch.  Then I hot glue dried leaves and petals beginning on the outside and working my way toward the center.  In this piece I add a little bit of contrasting yellow around the center.  

I love to work with dried flowers.  I often have fresh flowers around the house and rather than just throwing them away I try to repurpose them in sculpture.  These pieces are incredibly delicate.