This woman makes art out of nature and it is INCREDIBLE

Bridget Beth Collins is a botanical artist and mum to three young boys, who transforms flower petals, leaves and other natural materials into beautiful works of art.

Beth has a very popular Instagram account, where she displays her gorgeous artworks to her 196,000 followers. 

 

A mama bear made for my journal! I wanted to include animals indigenous to the Pacific Northwest (where I live) in Flora Forager. I love spotting black bears in meadows in the mountain ranges here. #florasjournal

A photo posted by Bridget Beth Collins (@flora.forager) on Sep 7, 2016 at 5:47pm PDT

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Beth said that she was inspired to make her creations when she saw orange petals that looked like a goldfish.

 

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." RIP Gene Wilder

A photo posted by Bridget Beth Collins (@flora.forager) on Aug 29, 2016 at 2:34pm PDT

“Soon it started feeling like I could create things with flowers that I could never achieve with paint” she said. 

 

Hoo hoo! This guy is on a couple pages of my journal, Flora Forager, and on the back cover! I made him last year with petals from chocolate sunflowers in my garden. Creating this journal meant making lots and lots of creations in secret. It's so fun to finally debut them on here! #florasjournal

A photo posted by Bridget Beth Collins (@flora.forager) on Aug 19, 2016 at 8:30am PDT

“I’ve been so surprised by the creatures that leap out of the plants, birds especially. It doesn’t take much to create feathers with petals, and they look so real.”

 

Thank you for hosting me today @countrylivingmag ! You were my very first magazine subscription and still capture my heart. It was a treat!

A photo posted by Bridget Beth Collins (@flora.forager) on Aug 10, 2016 at 2:52pm PDT

Beth collects sprigs and flowers in her own garden, and also while out on various nature walks. 

Some of her more complicated creations can take hours to make, with others only taking a few moments. 

 

Harry Potter!! I got my copy of The Cursed Child at midnight last night! I didn't end up reading the whole thing then and there because I have my own little Harry (named for the boy wizard) keeping me up and night. But I did get a few scenes in and my heart was swelling. JK's ability to create characters that melt your heart is uncanny. Today I'm remembering all those opening midnight showings and book release parties dressed as a witch. Happy birthday Harry!

A photo posted by Bridget Beth Collins (@flora.forager) on Jul 31, 2016 at 8:50am PDT

Beth has gained a very impressive following on social media, and has also released a book of all her beautiful creations. 

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