I am always looking for ways to bring flowers into my life — and to share my floral designs with friends and family. This year, I created cards and wrapping paper designed to preserve some arrangements for this holiday season.
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In this past photography series, two or more blooms of the same kind were captured in the same frame to show their relationships. They each have their own personality and attitude, with subtle interactions and dynamics between them - like sisterhood.
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Ranunculus is one of my favorite flowers to use in cut flower arrangements—especially bridal bouquets—so I paid a visit to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch during my recent trip to California where nearly 50 acres of ranunculus are in bloom.
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Four prints from my current photography collection have been installed at Athabold Gallery. The collection is currently available for sale on the website and can be viewed in person. With custom floral designs by Athabold Flowers, the Gallery will soon be available for events.
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The Chinese philosopher Confucius used orchid plant as a symbol of virtue, and says that a person could learn from an orchid growing in a deep forest. It sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it. The beauty of virtue comes from within through self-practice and self-reflection, it does not need recognition or praise from others.
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For one of my current prints, I worked with the chrysanthemum. These flowers signify adaptability and longevity, blooming past the first frost when others have completed their season. They are one of the “Four Gentlemen” in Chinese art, along with the plum blossom, orchid and bamboo—and have a special meaning to me at this time.
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