Category Archives: Art

Cute Flower Art! Blossom Buddies by Elsa Mora

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

This is an oldie, but a goodie. In 2009, inspired by her autistic son who loves plants, Cuban artist, Elsa Mora created a series of quirky, whimsical characters using flower petals, leaves and branches from her garden.  Each of the … Continue reading →

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A Portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi Made with 2000 Carnations

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

“You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you think is right.” – Aung San Suu Kyi, 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Happy International Women’s Day! March 8th is a day to celebrate the women, both past … Continue reading →

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Must See! Beautiful Flower Photography by Paul Lange

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Big is beautiful. Just take at took at these beautiful images by photographer Paul Lange! In his series “Big Blooms,” he is able to transform familiar flowers into something larger than life! Working with concepts of size, scale and gestures, … Continue reading →

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Red on Green: The Life and Death of 10 000 Roses

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Psst! The roses you’ve received for Valentine’s Day will die at some point, if they haven’t already. For many, it’s sad to see something so beautiful fade away like that.  But not for London-based artist Anya Gallacio. As an artist … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Amazing Hair Floral Arrangements by Takaya Hanayuishi

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Japanese artist Takaya Hanayuishi is the talent behind these amazing hair floral arrangements. He uses a combinations of fresh flowers and special hairdressing techniques to create these one-of-a-kind looks. Each design is customized to complement the individual’s appearance and attire. … Continue reading →

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Must See! Cool Ice-Covered Flower Sculptures!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

What do you get when you put ice and flowers together? At the “Flowers of the Snow Queen” exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine,  you would get the coolest ice sculptures, made with ice and fresh flowers! Artists have found an unique … Continue reading →

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Masking Tape Flowers!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

You may have heard of origami, but have you heard of Tapigami? Tapigami (tap-i-gami) is a word coined by American artist, Danny Scheible, to define the original artform of origami with masking tape. Instead of using sheets of paper, Danny … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Japanese Flower Hairpins

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Boring bobby pins, move over! Say hello to Kanzashi! Kanzashi is the art and craft of the traditional ornamental hairpin worn by Japanese women. First introduced to Japan centuries ago, they were quite prominent during the Edo era, where hairstyles … Continue reading →

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Larger than Life Flower Sculptures Take Over the World!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

What is big, bold and beautiful and taking over the world, one city at a time? That would be the giant, larger than life, 15 feet tall flower sculptures created by world-renowned artist Ana Tzarev! These brightly, coloured flowers are … Continue reading →

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Must See Flower Graffiti!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”- Bansky Bansky, famed British graffiti artist and political activist, is right. Good art is controversial and should elicit emotional responses from the viewers. Whether you like it or not is a … Continue reading →

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