petals up

The moth's kiss, first! Kiss me as if you made believe You were not sure, this eve, How my face, your flower, had pursed Its petals up.

-Browning, Robert

Some of my very observant flickr contacts have already noticed the colorful little parcel in this table top photograph. This was a stone covered in tulip petals that had fallen from the spent blossoms. One afternoon we spent a little time playing with the petals in the garden, marveling at the wonderful shades of color. Using plant materials as art materials is a worthy pursuit.

With flowers you can even make a louse look graceful and worthy of complements.

Why travel to the art supply shop when you only need take a few steps outside your door to the garden :)  

Comments

[Anna]

These remind me a lot of traditional English well dressings, where flowers, moss, petals and other organic matter are used to make pretty pictures to display near wells and water sources - a pagan throwback to water nymph offerings.

[melissa]

oh, they're beautiful. i've not thought about making 'flower art' for a long time- not since i was little and would make those little sand gardens in a box.
love the liberty fish too- so sweet!

[Kathi]

Beautiful! Is there a way to preserve these lovely creations?
I've pressed flowers but find that they lose their color over time. Not bad, but I would like to save them in other ways. Any tips?

[Mathyld / encore petite]

Pure visual poetry ...
These colours are to die for. They remind me of my best friend's ceramics.
x x x
___mathyld___

[Novi]

The colors and shapes of these are so beautiful! Gifts from Mother Nature, shared by all! Thank you.

[Helle]

I love your blog :)