Emily Blincoe: Flower arranging with a difference

The photographer that gives flowers a new lease of life

Texan artist Emily Blincoe brings a whole new meaning to the concept of flower arrangements. Her two-dimensional images have a geometric simplicity that shows another side to the beauty of flowers.

Reminiscent of the illustrations in Victorian botany books, Blincoe’s floral still lives take flowers out of context and put them in a more sterile setting so their beauty is laid bare. By placing them against a plain backdrop, and arranging them in a graphic pattern, she explores colour and form.

Grouping colours is Blincoe’s trademark – so it’s not surprising; flowers play a pivotal role in her ‘arrangement’ collection.

From lilac and lavender to indigo and violet, this stunning arrangement takes us through the whole spectrum of pinks and purples via a beautiful mix of shapes and textures.

Copyright: Blincoe: Leaves through a lens

Red roses, gerberas, hibiscus and carnations are just a few of the fiery scarlet blooms used to create this vivid image – and the contrast of red petals and rich, green foliage only add to its captivating beauty.

Like a ray of sunshine, this exploration of the colour yellow – a vibrant mix of roses, daisies gerberas, craspedia and trumpet flowers – cannot fail to brighten up your day.

Set against a backdrop of lush green grass, and neatly contained in a perfect square, these colourful flowers look so bright they don’t seem real.

Taking whimsy to the next level, dog lover Blincoe also likes to bring the occasional canine touch to her flower images. What’s not to love about a dog lying on the grass surrounded by a halo of passion flowers?

For more inspiration see Emily's website.

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