Sarah's Wedding Flowers

I love things that are made by hand or "homemade" as we sometimes say.  Made by hand implies  care and time and  personal touch that can connect  creator with recipient. Sometimes made by hand means complex, detailed, exacting, and finely finished--much to be admired and coveted; but most things created by personal human touch are simple and less than perfect.  In fact, it is slight imperfections that create a quirkiness that cannot be replicated by machine or assembly line.


The flowers for Sarah's wedding were not only arranged lovingly by hand, they were grown from seed.  Seeds selected, dropped into carefully prepared soil, diligently watered and protected from choking weeds by Sarah's parents.   The parallel to raising the lovely bride is clearly sensed.


That is why a photograph of the wedding flowers can only capture a part of the experience.  These bouquets need a hand-touched rendering to fully capture the essence of what they are all about.  I'm so glad that Sarah's parents thought of that!


Two more little wedding paintings will follow...