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Stunning Pressed Flower Art by Karly Murphy

Virginia-based artist Karly Murphy prides herself in creating everything by hand with the use of real pressed flowers and plants. Since each leaf and bloom is unique in nature, no two pieces are the same. Everything made by Murphy is completely one-of-a-kind.

She reveals on her Etsy shop, “Kmpressed was born of a love for plants and flowers and the desire to preserve them to appreciate and enjoy throughout the year. As a photographer and gardener, I have tried to capture the essence of fresh spring, high summer, and brilliant fall through photos, but at some point I began to also collect blooms and leaves and press them away in old books to rediscover on a wintry day…I am constantly seeking and experimenting with new or special plants to press; whether the challenge is in growing the plant in my own garden or identifying interesting wild specimens (responsibly gathered) in the woods or roadsides.

My work is inspired by vintage botanical artwork and scientific herbarium specimens, with collections heavily influenced by seasonal shifts.” Find her work in her Etsy shop.

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