Work In Progress (screen shot)

currently sketching for a larger scale size drawing. I am feeling the concept of a mask but having trouble on creating the right one. 

weekend links 2

this dreamy number was spotted over at: www.saipua.blogspot.ca

How cool are hellebores?

I spotted this impressive outfit on my pinterest & thought I would share.

Now McKenzie Powellhas quite the knack for flowers & her studio is drool worthy (I do not lie!) Go stop by her blog you are in for a treat:  www.mckenziepowell/blog

Now this nifty bonsai tree is really like no other I have seen before. How cool would it be to have this puppy in your living room? www.tokyogoodidea.com/bonsai

That concludes my list for today. Hopefully it will be enough to unsettle the dust that has been collecting on this blog. I have been busy with work & school ... you know the rest.

Vintage Floral Charm

photo: reuben.mark.flowers

Longing for Spring

photos: reubenvision

Romantic Flowers in time for Valentines

(& yes that is Measha Brueggergosman)

these flowers just got fancier 

So this past weekend I had the joy of creating some moody romantic flowers for a intimate concert performed by none other then Measha Brueggergosman. If you don't know her or her gorgeous voice, let google introduce you. Curly willow, driftwood, seeded eucalyptus, and little leaves I made from vintage sheet music, complemented a variety of different blooms. Check out more my "flower" blog for more photos. 

Silver & Glass

photos: Reuben.Mark.Flowers

So I was out hunting for treasures to add to my collection & came home with some lovely new pieces. I especially am fond of the little silver milk pitcher & the petite glass pitcher. I thought I would style it with some extra flowers from a small event this coming weekend. I will share some more of my finds later, but should have some new art to post before that.  

FYI: SAIPUA

image: via

I am always up for a good flower blog & http://saipua.blogspot.com/ is no exception. Join Sarah as she renovates her new homestead, gardens, contemplates life, arranges gorgeous florals and all under the watchful eye of her dog Nea. And check out her site while you are at it: http://www.saipua.com/

from the archives

painting: reubenvision

Here is a old painting I found while cleaning & sorting out my room. It is a painting of a Gucci Ad from 08/09. I painted it directly on a pretty rough board. Hope you all enjoy, I think it will get some shelf time out on display (atop my bookshelf). 

Florals at Christmas Part II

arrangements: reubenvision

A mix of pinecones, roses, candles & evergreen boughs. Here are some shots of the centre pieces that will be making the trip to Grammy's. (I will be sure to replace the candle before I gift them ;)

Well I am off to get wrapping. We are doing Christmas as a family tomorrow before heading out of Province on the 25th. I am planning on one more post (Christmas Eve) before taking a little break for some holiday fun. 

Florals at Christmas (Preview)

floral arrangement: reubenvison

Guests are soon to arrive for an night of carols & good festive cheer. Here is a little preview of one of the arrangements I made for the occasion. Hope you are enjoying this holiday season as well, this evening.

Cafe Christmas Decor Instillation

images: reubenvision

Well I had a very full and fulfilling day. I just love Christmas and had a blast decking the Cedar Tree Cafe in holiday cheer. I even got to try my hand at window decor (though my parents insist the red laurel motifs could use some berries to make them more festive). All of the greenery was collected courtesy in my neighbour the wonderful forest. Now all we need is some snow to set the mood.

Happy First of December! 

Friday Flowers & Apple Jelly

I am really impressed with how long the Wax Flowers (they are real, wax flower is just their name) are lasting. These are still mostly all in bright bloom three weeks later. The white ones are lasting longer then the pink. 

I also thought I would share a few shots of the delicious apple jelly that my mother made last weekend. If Anyone is interested I can share the recipe. The best part about this batch is that it is the first year we were able to use our own apples. Our solitary tree in the front yard had a bumper crop this year. I also think the fact that we now have a dog, is keeping the usual deer gang at bay. 

Happy Friday!

Autumn Arrangement DIY

photos & arrangement: reubenvision

A simple pairing of Dogwood & Snowberries. I found both occurring in the wild, but they are often grown in gardens & parks. They create a simple rustic, but fresh take on Autumn foliage and colours.

Art Gallery Arrangements

arrangements & photos: reubenvision

Here are two large arrangements that I created for an photography exhibit opening at my school's gallery.

I used a mix of wild flowers & some blooms I scored at the supermarket. 

More art for Monday

Just finished this today. You may recognize the flowers from this post

I am just starting to draw on larger areas & it is taking some getting used to. 

WIP floral friday

Some detail shots of a large illustration I am working on. The entire piece is around 2' x 4'.  I am using larger papers lately & it is pushing my comfort zone. I shall upload a shot of the entire thing when I am finished. 

Nothing Gold Can Stay

 

 photo: reubenvision

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold,
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

by: Robert Frost

busy busy busy

photo: Honey Of A Thousand Flowers

So last week I was "practice practice practice" and today with even more of that & everything else on the go I am just plain busy. 

I decided to show some photo love to the the inspiring gal over at Honey Of A Thousand Flowers. In a short time, she has turned a dream into a highly applaudable floral business. Go check out her gorgeous arrangements.