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I have always pressed flowers and ferns from my garden to enjoy during the long winter months. Throughout the years, I have learned a great deal by trying new methods, using different flowers, and arranging various combinations and designs. I discovered that each pressed plant possesses a unique artistic quality.

When I recently retired from 20+ years of teaching, I finally had the opportunity to put my “pressing” experiences and skills to good use. My first exhibit at the Tower Hill Shades of Autumn Event (2006) was a great success and it inspired me to create pressed floral artwork for Skaff's Floral Creations in Northborough, Danielson Flowers in Shrewsbury, and novelty gift shops like the Tuscan Rose in Grafton. Each pressed design is enhanced with background papers from all over the world creating unique textures, colors, and patterns. The plants are all home-grown in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts!

The ancient art of flower pressing is alive and well in the 21 st century!

Visit www.petalnfernimpressions.com Petal ‘n Fern Im press ions

e-mail: Pauline@petalnfernimpressions.com

   - Pauline Bergassi

Tea Rose with baby's breath & myrtle
on lokta paper from Nepal and sage green
card. 5 x 7 antique gold frame - SOLD

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Winged Sumac Fronds – Autumn Colors
On French photo paper – “oyster ”
16 x 20 walnut frame - SOLD
(Matching red fronds/frame available)