Flower petal art

Inspired by the ancient and traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement—Ikebana—Montreal-based artist and photographer Raku Inoue creates colorful portraits of insects and other animals using natural art materials only - flowers, twigs, leaves, and stems from his garden. Each and every one of these beautiful animals is unique as he chooses his materials according to the seasons and what nature offers during them. Scroll down with Bored Panda’s interview with the artist!

In this selection of art made of flowers, we explore the unique ways that artist create flower art using real blooms and blossoms.

Singapore-based artist Lim Zhi Wei, who goes by Limzy or @lovelimzy on Instagram, doesn't use your typical materials to create her mini masterpieces.

Hummingbird Floral Art Print created with white, pink and green pressed flowers and greenery. Details of what you will receive: • 8x10" Digital art print reproduction of original pressed flower artwork • Professionally printed on 100lb smooth card stock • Sleeved with a chipboard backing for protection • Frame not included Please Note: All cards and prints are professionally photographed and digitally reproduced from our original artwork to maintain their natural and organic appeal. While…

This is a whole new way to preserve flowers 😯 🌸 | flower, hammer

Hand-drawn watercolor dress painting combined in a collage with pressed and dried assorted flower petals and leaves glued to the vintage toned 250 GSM paper. Original artwork by Hanna Yudzina. Hand signed by the artist. Please Note: - Actual colors may differ due to monitor differences. - Artwork is for personal use only. Care and Framing: - Please keep it in a dry place and avoid of direct sunlight. - Framing is required for the safety and protection of dry plants. Thank you for your…

Known for her numerous art projects where images are created using numerous objects, artist Red Hong Yi has begun a new series of birds made with flower petals and leaves. You might remember the project from earlier this spring where she played with her food. Many more birds are forthcoming and you can follow along via Instagram. (via designboom) More

Experience the art of Oshibana: creating art with pressed flowers and leaves.