Orchid Sculptures

[rongutman]

Hello orchid lovers,

I have referred to this site many times for reference photos for the Clay Flower Sculptures I produce. I do indeed love orchids and am in the process of learning as much as possible about them...especially their anatomy.
I am attaching a few photos of my attempts that were recently completed. I hope you all like them and would love to hear some feedback.

Phaius Orchids
Green Cymbidiums

Regards to all,
Ron Gutman

[kinknstein]

Wow that is some great work!!

[ronaldhanko]

Fabulous.

[rongutman]

Thank you!
I have been doing these for a little over a year now. Been getting great responses from all over the globe. They have become a new passion for me. So much to learn and know about orchids. Without always having a real specimen to use as a model this site is a gold mine to me. I don't get to make too many as they are very labor intensive and time consuming...but a great challenge. Open to all suggestions and comments.
Thanks again,
Ron

[WhiteRabbit]

WOW!
those are amazing! I can see where they would be very time and labor intensive.
Very beautiful! You have an amazing talent!

[rongutman]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts...much appreciated! I will try and post others along the way.
Ron

[Brenda Aarts]

Amazing, and they look real to me. Maybe easier to look after???

[rongutman]

Hey Brenda,
Thanks for the compliment! Yes, they do look real... even up close. They have fooled many a flower lover. The special clay I use also keeps all the petals flexible and poseable. Best part, no care other than maybe a light dusting with a soft brush. I put them in planters (I'm a ceramic artist, so I make those too!) w/moss, driftwood, mulch, stones etc. roots and all. Glad you enjoy them!
This is a busy site...just posted those pics a little while ago and have many comments already.
Thanks again,
Ron

[Brenda Aarts]

Do you sell your work at any shows....ie orchid shows etc? If not I think there would be alot of interest! This is a very busy site, and fellow orchid addicts like myself "check in" min. once a day, sometimes as often as I walk by the den. Lots of neat stuff to look at and learn. Beautiful work Ron.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Brenda Aarts

Amazing, and they look real to me. Maybe easier to look after???

lol I was thinking the same thing - a 'non-kill-able' orchid!