The power of flowers in your life, designs, and photos

How do flowers affect our daily lives?

They  elevate our mood.

They make our clothes cheerful.

People have been wearing flowers in scarves, dresses, hats, and other clothing for centuries.

They are a fantastic topic to photograph, paint, and sculpt..

What is better: Potted flowers or fresh flowers in a vase?

Some people prefer potted flowers because they last longer and will hopefully bloom again at some point.

Vases are excellent for those who like to change their house without spending too much money.

Vases are fun because you can change the floral designs weekly, creating different moods at home. 

Do people still make paper flowers?

Yes! Paper flowers have many fans, and designs have evolved from the 19th century.

There are Portuguese cities that celebrate paper flowers yearly.

People create the most amazing things with them, and they make the town look incredibly colorful and cheerful.

I went to the paper flower festival in Campo Maior and was so impressed with all the floral designs and the city’s festive paper flower decorations.

Are paper flowers considered art?

Yes! They were a lot more popular and appreciated last century, but I think they never went out of fashion.

Mary Delany became famous for her paper flowers.  Silk flowers were a crucial part of early 20th-century decor.

Contemporary paper flower artists:

Livia Cetti 

Tiffanie Turner 

Anne Wood

Which artists painted flowers?

• Vincent Van Gogh might be one of the most famous artists, and is famous for his sunflowers. Visit the Van Gogh Museum when you go to Amsterdam. 
• Monet is famous for the water lilies he painted in his garden in Giverny. 
• Georgia O’Keeffe painted gorgeous and exotic flowers. 
• Japanese artists are known for their beautiful cherry blossom flowers. 
• Alan Katz painted a beautiful flower series. I LOVE them!  
• Pedro Almodóvar and Jorge Galindo created an exhibition about flowers and their art. 
• Textile /fashion designers, Marimekko make bold flower designs. 

Which photographers use flowers as a main subject?

• Imogen Cunningham 
• Katinka Matson photographs flowers with a scanner and the images are amazing! 
• Karl Blossfeldt photographed and documented many flowers and botanicals in black and white. 
• Robert Mapplethorpe 
• Joseph Horner 
• Kreetta Järvenpää from Finland creates the best flower photographs! I am such a fan. 

Bring flowers into your daily life.

You can start by learning how to create simple floral designs.

Visit your local market and talk to florists and the people who work with plants.

Find out what is in season, which flowers last longer and how to take care of them at home. You will soon know how to make a vase of flower last longer and how to care for your potted ones.

Potted flowers are wonderful to have because they bloom yearly or more, and they will always differ.

Get involved in the orchid world, meet the people who collect orchids and learn about the different species.

Be careful, some people enter the world of orchids and never leave!

Flowers are a fantastic reason to be outdoors and to enjoy the fresh air.

Go on hikes or walks and photograph all the botanicals you see in the wild.

Create macro and close-up images of flowers and step back and document in their landscape.

Paint flowers. You can paint your vases, go to the markets in search of flowers or take your sketchbook with you when you go hiking.

It’s all about bringing flowers into your world.

You will love it.

Before you go, check out 7 Easy Steps to Create a Happier life.

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Updated September 2025