I grew up in south Florida. My mom and grandmother were also artists. In our garden there were all kinds of palm trees and tropical flowers. So the realm in which I find myself working now feels very comfortable and natural; like home.I have always been drawn to Europe and I think what drew me specifically to Sweden was the nature and the fact that the famous botanist Carl von Linné is from here. He is the scientist that developed the naming system for plants which we still use today.
Why did you decide to paint it in the style of Dutch Still Life? What are other underlying influences in your work? As a flower painter there is no greater height in art history than the age of the Dutch floral still life. Van Huysum and Rachel Ruysch are my gods. Other influences would be old botanical illustration books and engraving plates; those are absolute treasures. Botanical illustrators, Maria Sybilla Merian, Elizabeth Blackwell and Marianne North are huge inspirations.I hope to elicit a spark of curiosity, wonder and celebration.
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