Nasturtiums

People are drawn to Nasturtiums because they are bright and cheerful, signalling warm summer months ahead after indecisive weather conditions during the spring period. It is a fascinating plant with its flat, round shaped leaves, curved and twisting stems and their delicate flower heads. These joyful plants are a true summer favourite.

This piece is a departure from my other more stylised, symmetrical designs and focuses on Nasturtiums growing more randomly, making the flower heads and leaves the focal point. This piece does have an Art Nouveau style to it which allows the stems to connect the various aspects of the design together. 
 
‘Nasturtiums’ has been meticulously hand-made using layers of cut, textured and coloured papers to create a bas-relief. This design can only be achieved by layering one piece of cut paper on top of another, three or more layers thick.

The white background has been made using a hammered white textured paper to contrasts with the more smooth, coloured papers to help emphasise the individual details. The coloured papers are very slightly textured which highlights their shapes, and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers. 

Limited editions of 5

Handmade bas-relief paper cut art mounted onto acid-free 500gsm mounts

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) gallery quality white wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days