Sunflower 1 Metal Print
by Bruce Bley
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Sunflower 1 metal print by Bruce Bley. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
Design Details
This capture of a sunflower was taken while visiting the Chicago Botanical Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. I enjoy taking shots like this illustrating... more
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Artist's Description
This capture of a sunflower was taken while visiting the Chicago Botanical Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. I enjoy taking shots like this illustrating the interesting patterns nature has to offer plus the various colors in nature.
Helianthus L. (sunflower) is a genus of plants comprising about 52 species] in the Asteraceae family, all of which are native to North America. The common name "sunflower" also applies to the popular annual species Helianthus Annuus. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions as food crops and ornamental plants.
The genus is one of many in the Asteraceae that are known as sunflowers. It is distinguished technically by the fact that the ray flowers, when present, are sterile, and by the presence on the disk flowers of a pappus that is of two awn-like scales that are cauducous (that is, easily detached and falling at maturity). Some species also have additional shorter scales in the pap...
About Bruce Bley
Hello my name is Bruce Bley. I am a retired art instructor. I taught in a public high school for 35 years. I enjoyed teaching students and helping them develop their own style of work. Now during my retirement I am pursuing my own passion for creating artwork. I enjoy working from nature. As an artist I want to capture the beauty of what nature has to offer. Too often in our society people don't take the time to stop and see what nature has to offer. It can be as simple as the color of a flower, the veins of a petal, and the beauty of it's stamen and pistils. I have created works of fish, flowers, animals, and nature in general to give a person the opportunity to see nature close-up. I am an avid photographer and many of my...
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Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is an outstanding photo of a Sunflower. Love,Love it! Definitely a professional shot! Friend,Marsha FV
Bruce Bley
David, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Lori Frisch
Gorgeous!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Lori.
Bruce Bley
David, Thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". I appreciate the honor.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in the group "The World We See". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Christy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Beauty in Nature". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nadine and Bob, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Artist News". I am grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring - Glances Of Summer". Thank you for the honor.
Frank J Casella
Bruce -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CHICAGOLAND ART GALLERY - group on Fine Art America, a PIXELS Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Bruce Bley replied:
Frank, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "CHICAGLAND ART GALLERY". I truly appreciate the honor and your support.
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations on your feature in Greeting Cards For All Occasions!
Bruce Bley replied:
Jean, Thank you for the feature in the group "Greeting Cards For All Occasions". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Johanna Hurmerinta
Gorgeous, Bruce! Fv
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Johanna. I appreciate your comment.
Mesa Teresita
Gorgeous Sunflower; excellent capture!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Mesa. I truly appreciate it.
Kathy Krause
Gorgeous and breathtaking beauty of this beautiful sunflower, Bruce! Love sunflowers! L/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Kath. I am glad you enjoyed this work.