'The Herb Garden' 36 x 24cm. Plaster cast painted in watercolour.
These herbs have been  collected from my garden and  all have ancient and modern medicinal purpose. The process of botanical bas-relief is an ancient method used by botanists to record the finest details of plant species. Real flowers are carefully arranged onto a piece of flat, wet clay, and pressed in. When these are removed the flowers leave behing their unique impression.
The clay is used to create a mould and a strong plaster of paris mix is poured into that mold to create this unique art form of delicate detailed botanicals. From this original master a silicone mould can be made to develop a limited series (10 maximum) of these flowers in different materiels  - each one being handmade and unique. 
This cast has been treated with archival sealent to preserve the watercolours. These are for inside use only and should be not be displayed in a wet area (in bathroom). The cast can be dusted with a brush or dry cloth and  gently cleaned  with a clean damp cloth.