Kelly Higgs is considered to be one of the most interesting botanical artists today, breaking the traditional conventions with a delicate combination and mix of colors, contemporary style, and overdose of beauty. Her highly sought-after original works transform the places in which they are displayed, instilling a sense of peace, and giving any desired space more light and depth through her art.
Kelly Higgs Gives Flowers a Detailed Personality Through the Work of Botanical Art
Higgs has been obsessed with painting flowers since she can remember. She has spent her life researching the original naturalist masters and honing her expertise with watercolors and very fine brushes, which she employs in her work, uniting classic design elements in a fresh new approach.
As people around the world contemplate and buy her works of botanical art, many have come to say:
"The more you look at her paintings, the more you will see how beautiful the details are!"
When did her botanical art career start and how has she come so far nowadays? Keep reading to know all about her.
Kelly Shares When Her Passion for Plants Started and What Sparked It
Having grown and raised on a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa where there were always beautiful, colorful plants around, the artist remembers how she began painting flowers at a young age and has been fascinated by them her entire life.
For Kelly, plants offer pure, natural beauty in her life and she wouldn't have it any other way. She is continuously inspired by the colors and delicate patterns of each flower, the greens of leaves, and the lovely aroma of plants. The artist shares how plants are essential in her home since they make any area seem alive and aesthetically enhanced simply by being present. Higgs' attention is drawn to the plants in the photos in every interior book or magazine, and flowers are frequently the focal point of beauty.
From that point onwards, she just let her hands and creativity flow while allowing herself to fully get involved in the floral art world. She is today one of the most praised botanical artists and for a good reason!
Delphinium Is a Favorite to Paint
Considered a vivid artist, Kelly shares she adores these flowers. The delphinium is a grand part of her inspiration and what she chooses to paint. As a watercolor botanical artist who has been deeply interested in flowers, Chinoiserie (a decorative style in Western art, furniture, and architecture, especially in the 18th century, characterized by the use of Chinese motifs and techniques), is also very present in her artwork because she believes these patterns and textures give interiors more life.
The artist expresses:
"The flimsy, delicate, layered petals and the soft periwinkle blue make my heart sing with happiness. I particularly love delphiniums in a blue and white chinoiserie pot, the combination just works perfectly."
As far as her most popular flowers that pop up in her work, they include orchids, and peonies which are her absolute favorites as well.
Kelly Higgs' Bio
Kelly grew up on a South African sugar cane farm in Zululand, part of a beloved, extended family in a close-knit, small community. Her grandmother had a Portmeirion tea-set, and blue and white Willow pattern plates, with which she was always completely and utterly in love. Her passion for beautiful floral design and Chinoiserie is a deep-seated part of her makeup.
Being among flowers, in a garden or florist shop, fills her heart. She admits that flowers are her greatest passion and has been obsessed with painting them since she can consciously remember. Kelly Higgs has spent her life researching the original naturalist masters, and sharpening her skills with watercolors and very fine brushes.
Higgs is apparently considered the 'Botanical Artist's Society's rebel', as she defies their strict rules by representing flowers with all manner of rock 'n roll, decorative elements, rather than sticking to the old-fashioned, scientific format, for which she has an unending respect.
Her botanical art makes obtaining a piece of her gorgeousness more accessible to everyone and you can go ahead and check out all her work as well as shopping options on Kelly Higgs' website.
Photos by Kelly Higgs.
