see matching candy jar ,mugs ,pitcher
Sunday, December 18, 2011
bright sunflower trio teapot set
Three sunflowers arranged in a row . Unique design in harvest time mood . By Alma Wad
see matching candy jar ,mugs ,pitcher
see matching candy jar ,mugs ,pitcher
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
*The Graphics Fairy*: Victorian Graphic - Floral Ironstone Teapot
*The Graphics Fairy*: Victorian Graphic - Floral Ironstone Teapot
check this clip art out by clicking on the link above ...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Purple Lillies
Elegant composition of some purple lilies . Free commercial/personal use .Check out the link for download .
Thursday, October 6, 2011
December wedding announcement from Zazzle.com
December wedding announcement from Zazzle.com
or see another version with snowflakes
A beautiful photo of a rose in purple light .Inspired by a famous story - this rose is fragile and unique like true love is .It's great for your winter wedding invitations.Personalize it with the details of your own wedding .
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).
or see another version with snowflakes
A beautiful photo of a rose in purple light .Inspired by a famous story - this rose is fragile and unique like true love is .It's great for your winter wedding invitations.Personalize it with the details of your own wedding .
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Spring Dandelion Bouquet Greeting Card from Zazzle.com
Spring Dandelion Bouquet Greeting Card from Zazzle.com A cheerful bouquet of dandelions in a yellow polkadot vase
Friday, September 23, 2011
The Moonlit Taj Floral Pattern
The Moonlit Taj is inspired by the pietra dura (marble inlay) work on the walls of the magnificient Taj Mahal. The pattern attempts to capture the luminous effect of moonlight falling on translucent white marble, encrusted with semi precious stones. Characteristic of the gem encrusted floral inlay work seen on the walls of the Taj Mahal, the pattern consists of a graceful waltz of scrolling lapis, turquoise and malachite vines set against a ground of milky white marble.
Find this table runner here !
Find this table runner here !
Monday, September 19, 2011
Interview with a floral artist - Olga Hutsul
Olga Hutsul
How old were you when first time the idea of being an artist came up ?
Just something that I loved to do since I was a child.
Could you tell us about what kind of floral art you do ?
All my art is based on my photography. In order to enhance the natural beauty I use different techniques in image processing software
Who inspired or taught you ?
I was inspired by a number of great artists such as Salvador Dali, Caravaggio, Dutch painters, of course there were different influences throughout my life. And there seems to be no end to this process, on a rainy day you will always find me in a nearest bookstore going through books and books of art.
Unfortunately there has never been a teacher...
How often do you create?
Over the past year almost everyday. The secret of improving your art is in practicing it...
Which were the best moments for you so far as an artist?
The best moments are when your vision is all coming together, and when you look at your work you can say with the relief – this is it.
Which were the worst ones?
The worst moments are attempts to find acknowledgement...
What advice would you give to other artist who is just starting out?
Practice as often as you can, and do seek professional advice. It is so easy to get comfortable with your own mistakes. It is good for peace of mind, but not for perfecting your skill...
to see more visit Olga's website
How old were you when first time the idea of being an artist came up ?
Just something that I loved to do since I was a child.
Could you tell us about what kind of floral art you do ?
All my art is based on my photography. In order to enhance the natural beauty I use different techniques in image processing software
Who inspired or taught you ?
I was inspired by a number of great artists such as Salvador Dali, Caravaggio, Dutch painters, of course there were different influences throughout my life. And there seems to be no end to this process, on a rainy day you will always find me in a nearest bookstore going through books and books of art.
Unfortunately there has never been a teacher...
How often do you create?
Over the past year almost everyday. The secret of improving your art is in practicing it...
Which were the best moments for you so far as an artist?
The best moments are when your vision is all coming together, and when you look at your work you can say with the relief – this is it.
Which were the worst ones?
The worst moments are attempts to find acknowledgement...
What advice would you give to other artist who is just starting out?
Practice as often as you can, and do seek professional advice. It is so easy to get comfortable with your own mistakes. It is good for peace of mind, but not for perfecting your skill...
to see more visit Olga's website
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Antique Horse Chestnut Tree
Antique Horse Chestnut Tree
John Miller...
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This print is individually colored using traditional European methods. Starting with a black and white reproduction on heavy, cotton rag paper, artists apply paint using the finest watercolors. Subtle differences may appear in each print.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
From particle physics to Floral Art
Pastimedesigns - Interview with Diana Smailus
How old were you when the idea of being an artist first came up?
I was a late bloomer. In the early 90's, before the web became public, particle physics laboratories and universities used it as a means to communicate graphics electronically. I worked at such a facility and was blown away when Computing Division personnel gave us a demonstration. My boss seized the opportunity to use the web to provide educational resources for K-12 science teachers and students. I found myself sitting at my desk with new software and a Photoshop 2.5 book in my lap trying to figure out how to design graphics for the new website. One of my projects was to illustrate the plants found on the prairie surrounding the laboratory. Photoshop wasn't the right software for that project. I found myself, again, sitting at my desk with Adobe Illustrator vector software and a book in my lap. I was totally hooked and loved it.
Could you tell us about what kind of floral art you do?
I draw all my wildflowers on the computer using Adobe Illustrator software and incorporate gradient meshes, which give the flowers and leaves a more realistic look. I refer to Briton & Brown's "Illustrated Flora of the United States and Canada", 1913 editions for plant characteristics and the US Plant Database for colors.
Who inspired or taught you?
I would have to say my mentor, Liz, who first showed me how to use Illustrator way back when. She kept telling me to forget using Photoshop for drawing and learn Illustrator. It's very tricky software to use and I would get frustrated easily. I took a semester of Illustrator at a local college and got straight A's. That's when i decided, "Hey, I can do this."
How often do you create?
Now that I'm retired I draw something everyday, even if it doesn't end up on Zazzle. Sometimes I go back and look at my early drawings and think "yuk" and I update them.
Which were the best moments for you so far as an artist?
The best moments are when someone actually buys my work. It's hard to wrap my head around being considered an "artist." It's probably because I use the computer, which is very forgiving. Receiving such nice compliments from fellow Zazzlers also gives me a "great moment."
Which were the worst ones?
When I see a mistake on a drawing that's already been published. I cringe and hope no one notices before I can fix it.
How old were you when the idea of being an artist first came up?
I was a late bloomer. In the early 90's, before the web became public, particle physics laboratories and universities used it as a means to communicate graphics electronically. I worked at such a facility and was blown away when Computing Division personnel gave us a demonstration. My boss seized the opportunity to use the web to provide educational resources for K-12 science teachers and students. I found myself sitting at my desk with new software and a Photoshop 2.5 book in my lap trying to figure out how to design graphics for the new website. One of my projects was to illustrate the plants found on the prairie surrounding the laboratory. Photoshop wasn't the right software for that project. I found myself, again, sitting at my desk with Adobe Illustrator vector software and a book in my lap. I was totally hooked and loved it.
Could you tell us about what kind of floral art you do?
I draw all my wildflowers on the computer using Adobe Illustrator software and incorporate gradient meshes, which give the flowers and leaves a more realistic look. I refer to Briton & Brown's "Illustrated Flora of the United States and Canada", 1913 editions for plant characteristics and the US Plant Database for colors.
Who inspired or taught you?
I would have to say my mentor, Liz, who first showed me how to use Illustrator way back when. She kept telling me to forget using Photoshop for drawing and learn Illustrator. It's very tricky software to use and I would get frustrated easily. I took a semester of Illustrator at a local college and got straight A's. That's when i decided, "Hey, I can do this."
How often do you create?
Now that I'm retired I draw something everyday, even if it doesn't end up on Zazzle. Sometimes I go back and look at my early drawings and think "yuk" and I update them.
Which were the best moments for you so far as an artist?
The best moments are when someone actually buys my work. It's hard to wrap my head around being considered an "artist." It's probably because I use the computer, which is very forgiving. Receiving such nice compliments from fellow Zazzlers also gives me a "great moment."
Which were the worst ones?
When I see a mistake on a drawing that's already been published. I cringe and hope no one notices before I can fix it.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Shower Flower
Floral close up with water droplets .Photo by Renee Silverman. Free commercial /personal use .
Download the original size and check the status of the photo here .
Download the original size and check the status of the photo here .
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Interview with a floral artist - Kara Stewart
Although Kara Stewart is a teacher for her full time job, artistically she is a photographer and digital artist. Her photography covers a wide variety of subjects such as dogs, Native American, food, nature and homesteads, with flowers being some of her favorites to shoot. She has a photography website, Kara Stewart Art in Photography and a zazzle store,art in photography .
1. How old were you when the idea of being an artist first came up?
I was about 10 or 11 years old when I begged my parents for a camera for my birthday. They did end up giving me a Kodak Pocket Instamatic 110 (remember those?) and I remember them impressing upon me that it was not a toy but a ‘grown up’ product to be treated with great care. I took pictures of everything I could, and my fascination with photography was born. Over the years, of course, my cameras changed and I taught myself more about creating images with cameras as the tool.
2. Could you tell us about what kind of floral art you do?
My floral photographs are mostly macro photography. The tiny details in flowers are amazing and I like to capture them for all to see. I used to think that I was also mostly attracted to bold colors in flowers, but lately I have begun to experiment with black and white photography in flowers. I love taking ‘straight shots’ of natural objects, but I also love playing with those images on software, much as a painter may play with colors or brushes, to create unique works of digital art.
3. Who inspired or taught you?
I am self taught, but have been inspired by the work of other photographers in groups I belong to, as well as reading a ton of photography books and being inspired by the work I have seen in them.
4. How often do you create?
I photograph as often as I can, but out of necessity, it is balanced with my full time job and the other things that go along with turning an image into a product on zazzle – designing, promoting & marketing.
5. Which were the best moments for you so far as an artist?
The best moments for me as an artist are those when an image that I have carefully created turns out in a way that touches my eye, my heart and my mind all together.
6. Which were the worst ones ?
When I think I have my image set up so carefully and it doesn’t turn out!
7. What advice would you give to other artist who is just starting out?
Learn and read all you can from all sources – forums, books, tutorial videos. Be open to critique, hard as it is, but know when it is best to take the advice and best not to. Participate in all the means of practicing your art and improving that you can – join forums, join websites, participate in contests, network with similar artists. And enjoy creating! 
KARA STEWART lives and creates in North Carolina, United States .
You can find out how to contact her if you visit her Zazzle store
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The Red Cupboard
The Red Cupboard
Jo Moulton
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Country charm permeates the rustic pitchers, weathered cupboard, and casual clusters of herbs and flowers in Jo Moulton’s “The Red Cupboard.” Growing up on a small farm, Moulton began painting, bolstered by her father’s encouragement, and she strives to recreate that simple rural life through her artwork.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
"A rose with love" Greeting Cards
"A rose with love" Greeting Cards from Zazzle.com
Greeting card with a photo of a pink rose on a blue satin sheet. Concept for love.
Greeting card with a photo of a pink rose on a blue satin sheet. Concept for love.
Floral butterflies postcards
Floral butterflies postcards from Zazzle.com
Beautiful floral and butterflies design. Customizable text message
Beautiful floral and butterflies design. Customizable text message
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
ACEO Vintage Butterfly -free download
free commercial use -please check the original page to see the status
Monday, June 20, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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