07/07/2026
Celebrating summer by introducing my new “Wild Valley” Pressed Flower Landscape 🖼️
Why did I make this piece?!
We live all year waiting to enjoy this incredible weather, to get outside, visit the beaches, sit and soak in the sunset, swim in the lake… but it never lasts, and I wanted to preserve that feeling. The question I kept asking myself was
“What would a summery East Coast hillside look and feel like made with only pressed flowers?! 🌸🍃💧☀️
Challenge accepted 💁♀️
I knew my vision had to include a valley with 2 hill sides, a river flowing through the centre, a colourful sunset and most of all the foreground had to show off Nova Scotia Lupins and wildflowers, the symbol of what covers the hillsides and fields this time of year.
Sounds easy, right?!? 🙃
After hours of failed attempts, searching my collection for the perfect leaves and petals and then carefully layering and gluing each section piece by piece, my newest artwork is finally complete. 😅
Honestly I almost packed it all away a few times but was determined to have it come together before the Lupins fade for yet another year…
I featured the new piece at the farmers market this past weekend and I loved hearing all the comments and shoppers coming up to see what botanicals that made up each section.
More details on the original artwork and print reproductions are now available I’m my shop. I’m excited to see where the “Wild Valley” artwork gets to call home. If it’s calling your name, I’d love to hear from you.
🌸 Ashley
