Prinked Pressed Flowers
~ From Pressed Flowers to Prinked Graphics ...............I love the whole art process :)
Pressed Flowers
In spring, the wildflowers and weeds, especially the tiny ones get captured in my press every chance I get. I also find that azaleas, shamrocks, and other fragile blooms from my garden press well. I will make pressed arrangements for bookmarks, miniframes, etc...
BUT THEN -
The Photos
Once I have pressed the flowers, I take photos. Often it is more useful to do loose unarranged scattering of the pressed elements. I can prink them later. Hang in there with me through the process.
I Prink the Photos...
Although the scattered flowers are perfect as they are on cards, preparing the pics for art adds yet another layer to the fun.
I made a series of backgrounds starting with this bloom. Not all include the bloom, but they co-ordinate. I am in process of resizing them for use here. Til then...
I made a series of backgrounds starting with this bloom. Not all include the bloom, but they co-ordinate. I am in process of resizing them for use here. Til then...
Prink with
Fonts, Patterns,Brushes
I use my own brushes and patterns when possible or the end result matches my vision. But I let the font makers make most of the fonts I use. I do however make my own upper case letters often, Many of my brushes are made from pictures of flowers.
Prinked Ink