A contemporary take on a classic art form, leading flower artist Jennie Ashmore pushes the boundaries of pressed leaves and flowers to create unique and beautiful works of art.
A contemporary take on a classic art form, leading flower artist Jennie Ashmore pushes the boundaries of pressed leaves and flowers to create unique and beautiful works of art.
Jennie Ashmore studied painting and printmaking at Exeter College of Art. For many years, she taught art in schools and worked in environmental education, conservation and gardening. Her work has always concerned the natural world and she has always had a strong interest in surface texture, pattern, and geometry. She teaches workshops and sells her work, and is based in Wales. She can be found at @leafworksjennie.
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Introduction 6 Essentials 10 Collecting Pressing Basic materials Colour 24 Using painted backgrounds Two colour design Yellow Green Reds and oranges Silver, grey and white Blue and purple Geometry 34 Squares Circles Other shapes Foliage and hedgerow 50 Inspiration from the natural world Collecting and pressing hedgerow material Using hedgerow material Hawthorn Making ink from hawthorn leaves Making ink from acorn caps Ash Techniques 80 Rubbings Monoprints Collagraphs The Seasons 90 Spring Summer Autumn Winter Gallery 116 Conclusion 140 Index 142 Bibliography 144 Acknowledgements 144
Introduction 6 Essentials 10 Collecting Pressing Basic materials Colour 24 Using painted backgrounds Two colour design Yellow Green Reds and oranges Silver, grey and white Blue and purple Geometry 34 Squares Circles Other shapes Foliage and hedgerow 50 Inspiration from the natural world Collecting and pressing hedgerow material Using hedgerow material Hawthorn Making ink from hawthorn leaves Making ink from acorn caps Ash Techniques 80 Rubbings Monoprints Collagraphs The Seasons 90 Spring Summer Autumn Winter Gallery 116 Conclusion 140 Index 142 Bibliography 144 Acknowledgements 144
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