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Julie Gibson Biography | Portfolio
harvested at the very peak of freshness, from some of the leading growers in the world. In order to dry them at the height of color, the blooms are placed in a special solution to preserve their unique perfection. Then, each individual flower, free of stem, is transferred to a press and placed in a flash-dry processor that allows the blooms to dry at a rate that conserves the beautiful color. Once the preservation process is complete, Julie Anne begins her inimitable handiwork, utilizing the very best of the blooms as her medium: applying the flowers in a creative technique she devised in 1985. Each floral confection is built on a special dehydrator backing in order to preserve the blossoms' colors. Matted and framed behind glass, Julie Ann's floral masterpieces demonstrate her love and passion for flowers. A student of floral art since 1974, and a recipient of numerous awards, Julie Anne's unique professional skills were professionally recognized in 1989 when she was inducted into the pre-eminent company of the most distinguished association of Floral Artists in the U.S., the American Institute of Floral Designers. By purchasing one of Julie Anne's incomparable original works of art, you are acquiring an artifact of exceptional quality - a matchless floral mosaic, hand-signed by the artist. Julie Anne & Jim Gibson were both born in the flower business. At their studio situated in the beautiful San Tan Mountains of Queen Creek, Arizona, they are inspired by their surroundings and spend the days creating new designs and collecting many natural desert materials to work with. Jim has been a student of Floral Art since 1972. Jim aspired to paint from a very early age because of his intense interest in nature and wildlife. At the age of 10 he began regular tutelage with his father as his mentor a skilled artist in his own right. Jim paints in acrylics and has mastered several other mediums; he has applied his keen eye for painting to his floral confections inspired by his wife Julie Anne. Jim and Julie Anne have been pressing flowers for the past 15 years and have come up with an original concept. They have applied their knowledge to an age old medium of pressed flowers, taking it to the next level and demonstrating that they are real trend setters, a dynamic duo, with a love and passion for flowers. |
