Blue Star Flower

About "Blue Star Flower"

by Iris Holzer Richardson

About the artwork

Blue Star Flower we planted last year to attracked butterflies and honey bees. I am so trilled it came back. This easy-to-grow, clump-forming plant grows 2 – 3' high and produces star-shaped blue blossoms in spring. In fall, the willow-shaped leaves turn bright yellow. Attracts butterflies. Thrives in full sun to part shade. The Amsonia flower is a North American native with a long season of interest. It emerges in spring with willowy foliage that forms a neat, rounded mound. In late spring and early summer, loose clusters of half inch, star-shaped, blue blossoms cover the plant, giving rise to the common name blue star.(Amsonia tabernaemontana)

The view of this photograph is at a above eye-level angle. This gives the viewer the feeling that they are looking directly at this Blue Star Flower.
The atmosphere of this floral is that of looking down onto it. It has a sense of peace and quiet.

Macro photography allows me to get close and intimate with my subject matter. It shows the beauty easily overlooked due to our busy lifestyles. My artwork gives the viewer a sense of calm, peace, and relaxation. A reprieve from daily stresses.

As a photographer who comes from the days of film, I do minimal post-processing. Much like I did in the traditional darkroom. I want the viewer to feel like they are right there where my photograph was taken. Creating a visual escape.