Where I live in Florida is pretty much at the center of the peninsular part of the state. Florida can be interesting place in that each part can be quite a bit different from the next. Over the last few days, I’ve enjoyed making brief stints to both coasts and have found lots of scenic inspiration.
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The first adventure was to the gulf coast to visit my sister (the landscape architect) who was in the area for a conference. I tagged along with her and a bunch of other landscape architects to an event at the new Dali museum. The event featured talks by both the architect and landscape architect of the project, which was a treat. I really dig hearing about creative work and real projects from the people behind them. Plus, it took me back to my former architectural life.
I love me some cast concrete. Just yummy.
A couple of days later, I joined the rest of my family on the other coast and found totally different flavors. So lush.
And back at home, these guys are kind of blowing my mind.
these are crazy cool! And I love that your background is in architecture, it’s a great perspective.
thanks Anna!
Florida looks so lush! Do you know what that plant is in the last two shots Carolyn? It looks very much like an Australian tree, the Bunya Bunya pine. (Araucaria bidwillii)?
It’s all from a Monkey Puzzle tree, which is definitely a bit funky! I think it is related to the species you are thinking about. Good eye!
Thanks Carolyn, looked it up yes its a native of Chile and related to our one here in Australia. When those massive cones fall they can be dangerous falling from such a height! I have seen one smash a wooden fence.
Love your work and congratulations on the success of your fabric range, its wonderful.
Thanks, Mandy! And yes, they are totally dangerous. I’m not walking anywhere near it, but I think the seeds are really interesting.