Vignettist: a person who makes vignettes
Vignette: any small endearing scene, view, picture, etc
Hello fellow plant lovers, I know you are out there. Today I’m sharing some photographs I took of some of my plants.
I love to create small set ups or tableau’s for photography. Styling an area of my home so it evokes a certain mood or feeling. Perhaps bringing the viewer in, piquing their curiosity.
I’m a vignettist!
I created this vignette for this months Urban Jungle Bloggers theme of Plants and Words.
For this scene I wanted to evoke feelings of time gone by, but also the freshness, inspiration and new growth that comes with owning plants.
The title “The Vignettist” gives these images a feeling of old cinema. Films like The Jazz Singer come to mind. Maybe Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, perhaps even the more modern; The Artist.
The Barber board which the title is mounted on is also of a different era. Reinforcing the old and new themes I love.
I feel a little like I’m back on my Fine Art degree sharing all this; discussing the why’s and wherefore’s of my creative decision making!
I hope you find it interesting?
I never used plants before to create art, but they are so full of life that they are the perfect subject.
This tableau of plants and words is sitting on a very old chest of drawers (find out more about the drawers in this video) and the planters are all new except for the peachy one at the back with a matching saucer, which is vintage. The African figurines were via a car boot sale and the plants themselves are mostly Ikea, supermarket and Plant Shop Manchester, which are based in Stockport.
- Barber Board- similar at Rose & Grey
- Skull desk tidy – Paperchase
- Dolls head planter here
- E tealight holder- Rooi
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I love the idea of being a ‘Vignettist’ and I have to agree that breaking down your creative decisions does sound a bit a justification during art at uni. (I remember it well!) I’m loving the use of the skull desk tidy as a planter too and it all looks great together. Now I fancy being a vignettist rather than the things I should be doing today.
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Haha!! Cringe! I’m not sure why I felt I needed to explain! Thanks lovely x
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Haha! Not cringe! I liked it, made me smile and remember the craziness of justifying everything at uni. And, on a side note, I’m thinking of making a mini version of your Christmas cake – looks yummy! Xx
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Oh mini ones are such a good idea!
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That looks great, it’s a very nicely designed and orchestrated vignette!
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Aw thanks so much!
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You can never go wrong with a good plant, and I really like that barber board I may have to invest in one myself :)!x
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Yey!
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Loving the skull head planter! Love the whole set up – plants are always good in a vignette! xx
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Cheers lovely lady!
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Ah this brings back memories from when I first started blogging years ago and followed lots of wonderful American blogs. They were always talking about and showcasing their beautiful vignettes. I love that there is now a name for a person who makes them !
Love your photographs x
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Ah thanks so much!
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Beautiful vignette and styling x
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Thanks G!
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Lovely styling inspiration! I like the blend of old and new. Your plants look really healthy, too – what’s the secret?! #imaserialplantkiller 😀
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I really am just winging it!
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Adorable styling, Sue! I love your vignette – so cute! I hope you have a fabulous Friday. x
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Thanks so much darling
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I really love your use of house plants in your styling! It’s wonderful but what do you do when you go away? Xxx
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Well we are never away for more than a week and I put them somewhere shady!
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Beautiful styling hun! I love creating little vignettes in my home xx
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We love faffing!
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I always love seeing plants used creatively! Loved these vignette shots
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Thanks Lori- its plant corner!
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Thanks so much Ash!
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I love your little mini jungle. Plants add such a fab touch to your home don’t they! Make me so happy 😀 x Imogen xx
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Thanks Imogen! They really do!
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