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Emerging Balsamroot Paper Collage

The Emerging Balsamroot paper collage pops with color and texture. The Arrow-leaved Balsamroot sunflower blossom is about 10 inches across. Only one flower per stem. Large arrow-shaped olive-green leaves. Blooms May to June. Found east of the Cascades. South from British Columbia to Wenatchee area. Blossom found on Icicle Ridge in Leavenworth, WA

This collage uses gouache water colors on heavy presentation paper in 8 layers from darkest to lightest color. The paper collage is layered onto fabric blocks for added texture and pattern composition. Size is 8 inches by 10 inches. Price $58. Buy it Now.