Shadow Floral Art
Looking for a creative way to reconnect with nature – and maybe feel a bit like a bee? We suggest trying shadow floral art! In this trend, you draw or paint out the rough shapes of flowers based on the shadows they leave on your page.🌸🌻🌼
💐You’ll need:
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Fresh or dried flowers and leaves (think: ferns, wildflowers, seed pods)
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A light source (sunlight is best, but a lamp or flashlight works too)
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A blank surface (white paper, canvas, or fabric)
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Pencils, charcoal, or watercolor if you want to trace or enhance the shadows
💐Steps:
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Arrange your florals between the light source and your surface.
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Adjust the angle of light to stretch or soften the shadows.
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Capture the shadow—either by sketching it, painting it, and tracing its movement as it sways in the wind.
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Experiment with layering different plants, using colored light, or moving your light source for dynamic results.
Shadow floral art is perfect for slow, mindful mornings or creative afternoons where you want to reconnect with nature in a quiet, meaningful way.
Try this activity several times throughout the summer to compare how your art changes as different flowers bloom! 🌷🌸🌹🌻🌼🌱
