Don’t throw your flowers away!

Helen Ahpornsiri is an artist and illustrator living in East Sussex, England. All the works of this artist are made only by hand using natural flowers, petals, stems and leaves; Of course, some types of seaweed are also used in some works. Helen Ahpornsiri presses the flowers and leaves she needs in a traditional way between one and six weeks, between two layers (like a thick book); Because in this method, natural colors are preserved and they will dry gradually and with better quality. Then he cuts each piece according to the patterns and with the help of fine scissors and places it in position.

In 2018, Helen Ahpoornesiri wrote a book called “A Year in Nature” for children and teenagers, which has been translated into fifteen languages. This book also won the Children’s Natural Book Award in 2019. In addition to illustrating and printing books, a collection of stationery and decorative papers has also been produced with the designs and works of Helen Ahpurnasiri.

Are you also interested in drying flowers and leaves? Have you ever had the experience of making art with leaves and flowers? Share your opinion with us and other Kojaro companions in the comments section of this article.

_{Cover photo source: Helenahpornsiri.com website}