Coleus 1 Metal Print

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This velvet looking coleus in its shades of rust and burgundy wine caught my eye at a recent trip to a greenhouse. They were all sitting in the shade and were the loveliest hues of leaves I'd ever seen gathered in one place. I've seen lots of coleus in the past, of course. But these were tender new plants in combinations I hadn't seen before. The ruffled edges of the leaves, combined with the illusion of it looking like velvet were appealing and challenged me to try to capture what i saw.

There was very little need for any manipulation. As usual, this macro photograph was taken with my iPhone, and even closeup, has lovely detail in focus.

My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...