Dark Side Floral : Blacksmith's Bouquet, original upcycled vintage painting

For this series, I imagined there once was a resourceful florist who repurposed relics of the Empire into unique vessels for their pretty floral arrangements! (This series was inspired by my Storm Trooper cookie jar which has a missing lid… which I now use as a plant holder!)

The original painting was collected locally in Ontario. The style of these mid-century florals was very popular to the point that it began to be mass produced. Once an idea is mass produced, it loses its uniqueness and value… which is why paintings like these, which took time and effort to paint by hand, are being discarded. I really enjoy painting something fun to these vintage florals to make them unique again, and give them another chance to be appreciated. 

Dark Side of Florals No. 5 - Blacksmith's Bouquet 
upcycled vintage painting by Heather Castles

20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) canvas
32 x 37 cm (12.5 x 14.5 inch) vintage frame in excellent condition.