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"Vintage-inspired Botanicals" illustration series

VINTAGE-INSPIRED BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION SERIES
This project was inspired by vintage botanical illustrations made in the 18th and 19th centuries. Less of a study and more of an appreciation, they highlight the bloom and foliage of each flower. 

Materials used include:
Prismacolor Premier colored pencils
Strathmore 400 series colored pencil paper
Canon Pixma scanner
Adobe Photoshop
Prints made on Canson cold press 300gsm watercolor paper
Hydrangea bloom in colored pencil on Strathmore 400 series paper
The final artwork was also made into luxury stationery sets. Each one was printed on 300gsm off white Italian cardstock with matching baronial envelopes and presented in a sturdy slate grey box. All cards are blank inside.
Above images: Poppy, Hyacinth, and Plumeria
Above images: Calla Lily, Camellia, and Gardenia
Calendars featuring 12 of the floral illustrations were printed for the 2023 season. Each image was the focal point of the month, with dates running along the right side. 
Above images: Rose, Lotus, and Peony
Above images: Snowdrops, Tulips, and Zinnia
"Vintage-inspired Botanicals" illustration series
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"Vintage-inspired Botanicals" illustration series

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