Sometimes work is so beautiful, so detailed and so special that I’m stunned into silence. Looking at the work of Anne ten Donkelaar, I had one of those “so beautiful I can’t speak” reactions. Anne creates these breathtaking Flower Constructions, 3D collages made from a combination of delicate pressed flowers and cutout pictures of flowers. Each piece is meticulously pinned onto a board to create depth and shadows. The final result is a fantasyland of imaginary floral species that feel both natural and magical at the same time. I’m not one to use the word “magical” much, so when I bust it out, I really mean it. I honestly can’t remember the last time I looked at my computer screen and stared, jaw open, for so long. These pieces really have to be seen to be appreciated. I’ve chosen my favorite photos above and below, but you can see the full collection (dozens and dozens of great images) right here on Anne’s site. If you’re interested in purchasing a piece, you can email Anne on her contact page for piece-by-piece pricing. Thanks, Anne! xo, grace
More images of Anne’s Flower Constructions continue after the jump . . .
Awesome! Really love the mix of pressed and paper flowers. Beautiful. Thank you for brightening my day x
I could definately use these in my country french interiors! They add a modern element to a traditiona floral composition. Brilliant!
So. Incredibly. Beautiful.
These are so delicate and beautiful. They almost look like real blooms.
Incredible…
Wow, take your breath away gorgeous!
In 25 years of looking at the work of others I have never seen anything like these. They are absolutely beautiful.
These are incredible every time you look at a piece you see something new!
Amazing, so beautiful!! I’m dying to see these in person!
Wow! They have such delicacy and vibrancy in them. Incredible.
Simply stunning work Anne! Each piece is so delicate and precious, love them all!
Thats so incredibly gorgeous !!!!
These are just wonderful. Thank you for sharing them. (A first time commenter, I think, but I was inspired by these images. Also your timing is magnificent. I’m trying to solve a peculiar design problem on an embroidery, and now I think I have a direction to try later today. (I’m going to pin the embroidered pieces together, and see exactly what’s giving me fits about this)) so again, thank you for sharing these.
These are stunning and so original. Can you imagine the steady hands, patience, time and brain-power these beauties would require? I am envious of your creativity Anne!
Incredible. Yes, magic!
Goodness me, these creations are astonishingly pretty and fragile. I usually only like wild flowers in a wild state, but this is a great combination of wild and style together.
absoultely beautiful! God has certainly blessed with a special gift!
want! I’ve seen her broken butterflies before, but not this series. So lovely! Thanks for bringing her to my attention again!
These are so unique. Would love to see them in person; I can’t quite understand what I am seeing! But I can tell these are very interesting.
beautiful
Wow ! I’ve just discovered this article, the photos are full of poesy, it really stimulates imagination !
These are unbelievably beautiful!