Graphic Design, Digital Papers and Vintage/Original Clip Art
I have a love/hate relationship with Tansy. As an extremely invasive plant, I pull about 95% of them. The other 5%, I let grow in clumps away from the gardens. I see why some states prohibit the planting of this golden-faced button. I believe they would grow through concrete. A few interesting facts; Tansy was … Continue reading Flower for Art and Crafts – Wild Tansy
I discovered this beauty while going through a book called, A Guide to Wildflowers. The best part is this image is on the public domain. It would make a beautiful sign, journal cover, jewelry, or as hanging art. This is a slender perennial with unbranched stems. White to pale blue, spurred flowers in a narrow … Continue reading Carolina Larkspur Botanical Print
I have been testing some layered backgrounds for new botanical prints. There is an endless amount of script ephemera out there in the public domain that I personally can never pass up. Sometimes the perfect script requires some work, removing the background on these documents can take minutes to hours, but the end result is … Continue reading Botanical Sampler
Looking through the public domain for old images and script for backgrounds is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy restoring old pieces that are torn, aged and need recolor, and have water damage. Even though I love lemons, this morning it seemed as if life had dealt me lemons. This is the coldest day … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons – Free Graphic
Mistletoe & Red Berry Sprig Winter decorating this time of year is all about comfort and cozy. For me, the holidays bring joy. The soft lighting, the dark green and cranberry colors that adorn wreaths, trees, and dĂ©cor. Decorating your home with the comforts of seasonal foliage allows us to bring the outside in. Botanicals … Continue reading Seasonal Foliage Graphics
This Nerium Oleander is a shrub or small tree in the dogbane family. It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. This image was extracted from a vintage garden magazine. The image has been recolored and repaired. There is a few spots that I could … Continue reading Vintage Living
Besides looking for the next new art supply to try, I'm always on the hunt for ephemera. Antique illustrations have a patina that make them special. Finding old garden periodicals that have hit the public domain are like Christmas. Many are in need of repair from age, light, or water damage. Once they have been … Continue reading Garden and Fashion Ephemera
