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I have been making art out of pressed plants for 30 years, using five handmade wooden presses. My collection features plants that I have grown from seed, harvested from generous friend’s gardens, and collected by roadsides throughout New England.
As a lifelong gardener and student of horticulture, I first began pressing flowers and leaves inside heavy books to see if I could reproduce some of the botanical pressings I had admired in my botany books. The results captivated me. Details in the fresh plants were highlighted beautifully after the pressing and drying process.
I often deconstruct plants into their component parts to reveal shapes and colors that are not always evident with the fresh, whole plant. This opens a new way of seeing nature for me – a view from the inside out. These tiny, vital parts add an unexpected dimension to my designs and unveil the exquisite parts that remain mostly unseen.
It pleases me when the viewer experiences an element of surprise or wonder when they see my work. I hope my artwork invites the observer to take a closer look at this novel view of nature. Some have commented that my art is "fresh and new" and that it has a "modern organic" feel.
My original artwork is available for purchase. I am an active exhibiting artist and six original works were selected for national juried art exhibitions in 2023 and 2024.
High resolution digital scans of my artwork allow many possible applications to be used such as giclee prints, large wall decor, tapestries, ceramic tile, fabric, drapes, and more.
My prints and cards can be purchased through my online shop and in several stores in the northeast.
I conduct workshops and accept commissions and speaking engagements.
Additional Content:
The Flowered Press blog post
The Flowered Press blog post
NBC CT Live! feature on The Flowered Press
NBC CT Live! July, 2024
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2021
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2021
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Visual/Crafts - Mixed MediaAdditional Disciplines:
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My art is accessible to all people who are interested in experiencing it for the exception of those who are totally blind.
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My fees vary depending on the type of workshop.Teaching Settings:
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My fees vary depending on the type of workshop.