Portrait of Isabel Anderson
Atelier Ashley Flowers
Ashley Greer
2023 installation
2nd Floor - English Drawing Room
The Inspiration
Portrait of Isabel Anderson
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: The painting, Portrait of Isabel Anderson is both beautiful and intriguing to behold. While not overly confrontational, Isabel stares out at us as if to ask, “Do you like what you see, and have you met my parrot Anna?” Similarly this floral composition does the same. It is beautiful for the sake of creating pleasure, and yet the airiness of its dancing blooms also invite the viewer to wonder what lies beneath the surface?
Recipe: Inspired by the colors and their meanings this arrangement is mostly composed of, anemone, orchids, rosemary, mint, lavender, lissianthus, clematis, dianthus, jasmine and camellia foliage.
THE DESIGNER
Ashley Greer
Atelier Ashley Flowers
As a little girl Ashley spent all of fer free time outside - digging in the dirt, playing in the woods, and designing imaginary worlds out of the trees and plants that surrounded her. The best part was inviting the other kids to join in and share in the magic of what they could create together.
Thirty or so years later, nothing has changed. "I believe the energy and vibrancy of plant material flowers, foliages, and fruits are elements of transformation. They are my tools for creating an intimate experience customized to your situation and floral needs. Each bouquet is a one-of-a kind, unique work of ephemeral fine art designed with love for you from me. As an artisan florist, my strengths lay in the way I combine unique varieties of blooms and color palettes to produce a one-of-a-kind look that you have never seen before and will never experience again. Flowers are in my soul and clients who truly understand their power are my people."
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Lissa Ryan Photography
Melissa Ryan of Lissa Ryan Photography is a published wedding, event and portrait photographer based in Washington, DC. She uses both film and digital mediums to capture authentic, timeless images for her clients.
