Palm frond art

Palm husk base paint. (ignore the whale, he's not done yet) Since moving to Florida I've discovered Palm Tree Art. It's the husks that palm trees shed throughout the year that people collect and use to create great works of art. So I just had to try! I've been scanning the ground around here for pieces of palm trees. This husk I found out by a pond near where I live. It was a pretty solid piece. The edges were a bit fragile so I had to trim a few pieces off but wanted to leave it as natural…

Palm Frond Peacock displayed at Marco Island Historical Museum, Marco Island, FL.

In an earlier post, I turned a palm frond I found into a hanging light fixture. This project uses the other frond that I found at the same time. In the winter when storms roll into San Diego you ca…

Learn the simple air-drying technique for palm leaves. This pin offers a step-by-step guide on how to hang palm leaves in a warm, dry area with good air circulation, ensuring they dry evenly and maintain their shape and color.

Bottlenose Dolphin painted in Acrylics n a Royal Palm Frond. The husk of a royal palm becomes as hard as wood when dried. Perfect for your lanai or bathroom as it can be hung in a moist environment.. The front is clear coated for durability and the back is unsealed so it can dry out if it gets wet without damaging the painting. Please let me know if you would prefer live edge along the top..