Hello, sunshine!

We’re a small group of positive people on a mission to spread good vibes! We live for the moment someone discovers Vicki’s artwork for the first time and finds a piece that speaks to their soul. Our passion for supporting independent artists doesn’t stop there. Our brick & mortar store is a sunny space filled with handmade and global goods by artists and artisans from around the world. 

We believe In:

Being
grateful

Supporting
independent makers

Paying it
forward

Honoring the earth
and Mother Nature

Meet Vicki & Brooke, the mother daughter duo behind Sister Golden

Sister Golden began 12 years ago from Brooke’s tiny apartment in San Diego as an online shop featuring prints of her mom Vicki’s watercolor paintings.

Because of a health crisis that changed Vicki’s life in 2011, she was eventually forced to trade her paintbrush for petals and began experimenting with foliage as a medium.

This turn of events would be the catalyst for what Sister Golden is known for today: Vicki’s Flower Art Prints! 

Things quickly evolved as the pair collaborated with more independent artists and makers, and in 2016, Sister Golden planted roots in Door County, WI, with a flagship store. The back room of the shop became a dedicated gallery space for Vicki’s foliage work.

Today, Vicki continues to build her body of work with one awe-inspiring creation after another, and we ship her prints, puzzles, and calendars all over the world!

our picks

Most-loved prints

Over the last decade, these best-selling pieces have captured the hearts of collectors around the world! 

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  • best seller
    "Free Spirit" Flower Print - Sister Golden
    fine art print

    "Free Spirit" Flower Print

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    "Forest Bathing" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Forest Bathing" Flower Print

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    "Oh, Deer!" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Oh, Deer!" Flower Print

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    "Sweet Life" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Sweet Life" Flower Print

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    "Book Worm" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Book Worm" Flower Print

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    "Desert Dreaming" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Desert Dreaming" Flower Print

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    "Two Moons" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Two Moons" Flower Print

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    "Happy Place" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Happy Place" Flower Print

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    "Lake House" Flower Print - Sister Golden
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    "Lake House" Flower Print

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Turning pieces of Mother Nature into works of art

Using bits of Mother Nature and no glue or tape, co-founder Vicki forages for her materials and builds each of her botanical art creations with tweezers and a pair of scissors. Everything is just balancing. Once she’s taken a photo of her final piece, she recycles the elements back outside. While the original work is fleeting, the prints created from her photograph stand the test of time.

Original Artwork Gifted Back to Nature

Co-owner Vicki creates stunning yet fleeting works of art made of bits of mother nature. Once her original is photographed, it’s recycled back into the earth. The originals are temporary, but our prints last forever. 

the process

  • Gathering

    Vicki begins each piece by going for a walk around her own backyard. She’s truly in the moment while she's foraging, her eyes scanning every square inch of her surroundings. A fallen leaf goes into her bag, later it may become an eyebrow or dog’s ear. She picks up thin twigs hoping they’ll work as a cheekbone or chin. The possibilities seem endless!

  • Building

    Once back in her studio, inspiration starts to flow. She lays down twigs to form a face. Sifting through rose petals, she’s in search of the perfect pair of lips. Next, being very careful not to sneeze, she uses a pair of tweezers to place the white petal of a German Statice as the finishing highlight in the eye. Nothing is adhered to her surface, so things are just balancing. She’s working against the clock as fresh elements begin to naturally wilt.

  • Documenting

    When she has her piece exactly how she wants it, she carefully photographs the finished work, being careful not to bump the table and Mother Nature’s house of cards.

  • Recycling

    The last, inevitable step is to say goodbye. Vicki wipes away her piece and recycles the elements back outside or saves them for use in a future creation!

  • Printing

    While the original creation only lasts for a short time, the picture she takes allows us to make prints, puzzles, greeting cards (and more!) of her work. So you can hang flowers on your wall, no water required!

petal by petal, piece by piece

Step into Vicki's shoes as a botanical artist as you put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle!

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Follow the Sun
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Follow the Sun

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Staycation
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Staycation

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  • Jigsaw Puzzle: Oh, Deer!
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Oh, Deer!

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Forest Bathing
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Forest Bathing

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: A Lemon a Day
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: A Lemon a Day

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Birthday Girl
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Birthday Girl

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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Flower Moon
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Flower Moon

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  • Jigsaw Puzzle: Living in Color
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Living in Color

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  • Holiday Bundle: Calendars - Sister Golden
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    Jigsaw Puzzle: Free to Fly

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In the Press

“Prepare yourself to be awestruck by Vicki Rawlins's flower portraits”

Popsugar

“Using scissors and tweezers, Vicki arranges foliage and blooms into intricate scenes”

MIDWEST LIVING

“Sometimes the most beautiful works of art come straight from Mother Nature”

MASHABLE

The Power of Flowers

With her uniquely imaginative artistic vision, Vicki takes you deeper into her world by sharing her process, her sustainable approach to art, and anecdotes about what inspired her to create.

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