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Ingrid Machner Docktor
grew up in Germany, familiar with the wonders of Alpine 
splendor. Her love of nature was amplified by her artistic 
talent. It was in 1985 that her love of art and flowers found 
a passionate outlet. Inspired by "My Book of Flowers" by 
the late Princess Grace of Monaco, Ingrid began studying 
the Victorian art of flower pressing.

It is sometimes hard to believe that the flowers are real! 
They ARE real, grown in Ingrid's gardens, then skillfully 
pressed in a variety of special presses. Buttercups, geraniums, 
delphiniums, daisies and an array of wildflowers become the 
vibrantly colored art meticulously crafted with tweezers, glue 
and a good deal of patience. Each flower is disassembled, 
pressed and reassembled, creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Ingrid has won many awards and honors 
for her floral masterpieces, including 
a blue ribbon at the prestigious 
Philadelphia Flower Show. 

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The Artist in her Studio

The artist in her studio

In addition to creating lifelike garden scenes, Ingrid uses her pressed flowers as a medium to "paint" pictures, including flowering wreaths and arrangements, landscapes, Christmas scenes, and even an underwater world teeming with tropical fish. For some scenes, the petals or leaves are taken apart and placed strategically to achieve the look the artist wants. Photos below show some of the amazing details of this creation!
Fish scene detail Another fish scene detail

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