1. Are your prints 3D?
Our flower art prints are not 3-D. They're 2-dimensional (flat). This being said, many people have held our prints in person and said they look almost 3-D because of the depth that's captured in the quality of the print.
2. What does "print" mean?
Our prints are 2-dimensional reproductions of the photograph Vicki takes of her original creation, on 100% cotton fine art paper with archival inks.
3. Can I buy an original?
In short, no, but we'll explain why! Vicki's original creations are made of 100% Mother Nature (twigs, leaves, flowers, etc). When she's building them, she doesn't use any glue or tape to adhere the bits of nature to her surface, so everything is just balancing. Once she takes a photo of her finished piece, she wipes it away and recycles the elements back outside or saves them for use in her next creation. Therefore, originals only exist for a very short time before they start to wilt and fade and are inevitably recycled back to the earth in which they came from.
4. How do you preserve it?
As you may have gathered from the answer above, her original creations are not preserved. They're documented with a photograph (as explained above), and then recycled, aka composted. Vicki doesn't preserve her pieces because letting them go is part of her therapeutic process.
5. Do you glue it down?
Nope! Let's just say Vicki never has a ceiling fan running, and her windows are never open if it's breezy!
6. Where do you get your flowers?
Mostly, Vicki takes walks in her own backyard or around her neighborhood and gathers fallen bits of earth. When she wants to create with vibrant, blooming flowers that aren't growing outside, she'll buy a bouquet from her local florist or grocery store. She's also gifted flowers and natural elements often.
7. Do you draw it first and then put flowers on top?
Some people assume that Vicki's portraits are drawn first, but they're not. Vicki uses thin twigs to create the outline and details of her faces, like Van Gogh, Einstein, and Elton John.
8. Do you do custom work?
Vicki doesn't currently do commissioned pieces for individual collectors, because she has the most fun and is most inspired when she's creating what's in her heart. She is always flattered and grateful when asked!
]]>After more than a year of keeping this secret, we're so excited to introduce to you The Power of Flowers, Vicki's first book!
]]>After more than a year of keeping this secret, we're so excited to introduce to you The Power of Flowers, Vicki's first book!
The official publish date is September 13th, 2022, and it's available for presale right now!
All preorders placed on our website will ship in September!
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Now that you're the proud owner of new flower art, it's time to frame! We sized our flower art prints strategically, so that most can pop right into standard size frames without a mat. In fact, some of our favorite, most affordable frame options can be ordered right on Amazon (we're keeping things really simple for you) and we'll link to them below! The frames you see in the gallery wall pictured here are all included in the links below.
]]>Now that you're the proud owner of new flower art, it's time to frame! We sized our flower art prints strategically, so that most can pop right into standard size frames without a mat. In fact, some of our favorite, most affordable frame options can be ordered right on Amazon (we're keeping things really simple for you) and we'll link to them below! The frames you see in the gallery wall pictured here are all included in the links below.
Our rectangle flower art prints, like "Free Spirit", "Sweet Life", and "Be Wild" can be purchased in a 8x10, 11x14 or 16x20 size and are super easy to frame!
Our 8x10" flower art prints are a 6x7.5" or 6x8" image printed on 8x10" paper. They fit perfectly into a standard 8x10" frame without a mat. Our picks for affordable 8x10" frames are: 1, 2, 3, 4
Our 11x14" flower art prints are an 8x10" or 9x12" image printed on 11x14" paper. This means there is a nice white border around the edge of the image, allowing the print to pop right into a standard 11x14" frame without a mat. Our favorite 11x14" frame options are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Our 16x20" flower art prints pop right into a standard 16x20" frame with a slim white border around the image. Our favorite 16x20" frame options are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Our square flower art prints, like "Under the Stars", "The Notorious RBG", and "Live Fully" can be purchased in a 10x10, 16x16 or 20x20 size, and are also very easy to frame!
Our 10x10" flower art prints are an 8x8" image printed on 10x10" paper. Our favorite 10x10" frame options are: 1, 2, 3
Our 16x16" flower art prints fit right into a 16x16" frame without a mat. Consider these frame options: 1, 2, 3
Finally, our 20x20" flower art prints are a 16x16" image printed with a border, allowing them to fit perfectly in a 20x20" frame. Our go-to 20x20" frame is this one and it's available in a few different colors.
ArtToFrames is a great source for almost any size frame in an array of different wood finishes. If you're looking for more framing customization, check them out!
1) If you've found a frame you love, but it's not matted to the perfect size, don't worry! Take your mat and your flower art print to a local framer, Michael's does it too, and have them cut the mat to fit the artwork. This is a very affordable service!
2) Dry mounting large prints is our recommended way to reinforce them in a frame. Dry mounting a print can keep it from sagging or waving in a frame, which can sometimes happen in humid environments. Dry mounting is optional, but recommended for larger prints. A local framer will do this for an affordable fee.
3) We like to suggest affordable ways to frame, but custom framing is also an option. This allows you to choose the frame and the mat that best fits the art piece without having to worry about all the sizing details. Take your print to a local trusted framer, or send it out to a service like Framebridge!
Have a specific question that we didn't answer above? Send us an email at chat@sistergolden.com. We're happy to help!
]]>[Edited May, 2021] We’re answering some of your most frequently asked questions about where to eat and what to do in Door County so you're fully prepared for your visit this summer season! So many people come into Sister Golden looking for recommendations that we decided to round up all of our favorites in one blog post.
]]>[Edited May, 2023] We’re answering some of your most frequently asked questions about where to eat and what to do in Door County so you're fully prepared for your visit this summer season! So many people come into Sister Golden looking for recommendations that we decided to round up all of our favorites in one blog post.
In case you’re not familiar with this amazing place we always speak of, here’s a quick geography lesson: Door County is a peninsula off the east side of Wisconsin with Lake Michigan on one side and Green Bay on the other, connected to the rest of the state by 3 bridges. Door County’s natural breathtaking beauty is reflective of its location and the geology of the region, running along the Niagara Escarpment – a massive limestone cliff. The escarpment actually runs for 900 miles up through Canada and into New York State, where it supports the waters of Niagara Falls. So, this means a mix of rugged cliffs and soft white sand beaches make up the shoreline, with magnificent views of vast water (Lake Michigan may as well be an ocean, you know), and amazing sunrises and sunsets!
You could plan an entire trip around the 11 historic lighthouses, 5 state parks, and 300 miles of incredible coastline here, especially if you’re into hiking, camping, fishing, boating, water sports, photography, or outdoor fun of any kind!
[Photos above via Matt Sampson Photography]
These are the 5 state parks to explore:
Let's not forget about all of the beautiful nature preserves and county parks! Two of our most frequented are Cave Point County Park (Jacksonport) and Ridges Sanctuary (Bailey's Harbor).
Music and theater are not only plentiful here, they’re actually really good! There are so many performances going on in the county throughout the summer season, it’s hard to choose where to go and what to see.
We recommend seeing a show at:
[Photo via Door County Brewing Co.]
One of the most attractive things about the county for us has always been its arts and culture. Having lived in Chicago for years with access to places like the Art Institute and countless amazing galleries, you get a little spoiled, but we continue to be impressed by the diverse art scene.
There are many studio-galleries to browse, like:
If you want to get your hands dirty, you can take all types of classes at places like:
[Photo via Matt Sampson Photography]
Let’s talk FOOD – one of our favorite subjects! For us, having a great food experience is part of what keeps you coming back to a place, right?! Before living here permanently, every time we would come up for the weekend to visit Door County, we’d leave saying, “well, we ate our way through DC again”. There are all types of delicious food experiences here, and we’ve participated in a majority of them. Our tried and true lineup is as follows.
Our best places to eat in Door County:
Breakfast/Coffee (from South to North)
Lunch:
[Photo via Trixies]
Dinner:
[Photo via Wickman House]
Ice Cream:
Drinks:
If you're staying somewhere with a kitchen and prefer to cook a few meals yourself, Waseda Farms Market (Bailey's Harbor) and Main Street Market (Egg Harbor) are bound to have most of what you need!
[Photo via Door County Brewing Co.]
You guys, you can’t NOT have a blast in Door County. You’ll never get to all of the food, music, art, shops, theater and outdoor adventures in a weekend or even a week. We still haven’t seen everything and seriously discover news things every time we’re out. But the places above we’d highly recommend adding to your list.
[Photos via Matt Sampson Photography]
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