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I Use Seeds to Create Faces, Insects, Flags And Abstract Pictures
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I Use Seeds to Create Faces, Insects, Flags And Abstract Pictures

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Over the years, I started collecting more plant seeds and seed pods and began taking more cool photos. Most of the designs are spontaneous. In the sense when I look at seed or seed pod, a creative idea hits me. Once an idea hits me, I try to implement variations of the idea. A series of insect scenes began like this.

Because of the amazing variety and natural beauty of seeds and seed pods, I realized that they could be thought of as a new art medium. Instead of using paint, as a traditional artist would, I would lay down various tree seeds and seed pods to make new compositions.

Another interesting aspect is that seeds and seed pods will change over time. They will dry out, change color, and often crack. Seeds encased in a fruity cover will be bright and shiny when at peak ripeness. Over time the fruit will dry and darken. This means that there is a time constraint to using some seeds. When I collect those types of seeds, there is not much time to come up with some unique art if I want to use the seeds in a fresh state. Collecting seeds and seed pods is also a seasonal business, so to speak as you can only collect them usually once a year.

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    Mark Connelly

    Mark Connelly

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    Mark is a photographer and designer. He currently is working on a series of images using seeds and seed pods from trees and other plants. The seeds and seed pods originate from all over the world.

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    Mark Connelly

    Mark Connelly

    Author, Community member

    Mark is a photographer and designer. He currently is working on a series of images using seeds and seed pods from trees and other plants. The seeds and seed pods originate from all over the world.

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    SavannahWinn
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really cute and creative! I appreciate that you didn't use typical ingredients. You used unusual ingredients!

    LyoneFein
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think your pictures are wonderful....and the seeds/pods you collect are so magnificent.

    SavannahWinn
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really cute and creative! I appreciate that you didn't use typical ingredients. You used unusual ingredients!

    LyoneFein
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think your pictures are wonderful....and the seeds/pods you collect are so magnificent.

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