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I always love stumbling upon innovative artists on instagram and my latest discovery is paper botanical artist Ann Wood. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wood crafts the most stunning, life-like blossoms (and fruit and veggies!) from paint and paper. Her instagram and website are a treasure trove of inspiration from the natural world, from cherries that look delicious enough to eat to peonies so lovely they look fragrant. Below, explore more of Ann’s exquisite work.
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A rainbow of Ann’s flowers.
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Fruits that looks good enough to eat!
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Ann’s instagram also offers an occasional glimpse of her workspace.
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A peony that would last forever.
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Beautiful branches of fruit.
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Spring bulbs looking lifelike.
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Inspiration on how one might display Ann’s art.
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More stunningly realistic fruit.
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Ann styles her creations beautifully as well.
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I love how the florals pop on the inky blue walls.
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Pretty pink peonies, indeed!
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This floral wall is a show stopper.
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There’s something so sweet about violets.
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An entire garden of gorgeousness! I particularly love the hollyhocks at the bottom.
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An up-close peek at more of the artist’s life-like blossoms.
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A paper hyacinth in a bell jar.
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A dreamy mess of blooms.
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Her beets and turnips always look as though they’ve just been pulled from the earth.
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Love the fruits and flowers seamlessly mixed in among butterfly wings.
I hope you’ve enjoyed getting acquainted with Ann’s work! As mentioned, if you like, you can follow her lovely creations on instagram here!
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