Handpainted art on orchid flowers at the Tokyo Dome Orchid Show!

[neo-guy]

This was one of the most creative and unique displays at the show! A grouping of potted white Phalaenopsis, with each flower handpainted with leaves, flowers and other motifs.

It would be fun to imagine if these flowers were bred to come out with these patterns!

Peter T.

and for more photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/minicatt/sets/72157614138420920/

 

[NYEric]

Argh! It's like flourescent painted fish!!!

 

[biothanasis]

Some kids spoilt the flowers...oke:
Creative for sure, but I don't think I like it...

 

[Grandma M]

I hope they found the :evil: kids who did this horrible thing to a poor innocent orchid oke:

Marilyn

 

[SlipperFan]

I can't imagine the patience and caution used to paint on Phals.

 

[nikv]

I guess I feel the same way about these painted orchids as I do graffiti. While I can appreciate the artistry that goes into it, overall, I'm not a big fan of it. I don't think the painting does anything to enhance the beauty of the orchids. Very talented artists, though!

 

[Candace]

Very cool.

 

[neo-guy]

Yes, there is a very "un-naturalness" about these painted flowers! But it was still very interesting to see this done on orchid flowers. The public was ooh and ahhing all over this display!
Peter T.

 

[NYEric]

Looks like something that would take seconds w/ a stencil and an airbrush!

 

[goldenrose]

Looks like something that would take seconds w/ a stencil and an airbrush!

BINGO!!!!

 

[smartie2000]

these didn't take too long to do with airbush. However I don't think the phals look better this time. White phals are elegantly beautiful just plain. (Perhaps airbrushed pinks would be better?) But very creative anyway

 

[neo-guy]

I don't think these were stencilled or airbrushed! A fellow judge actually saw a person handpainting these with a brush. Indeed a patient and creative person!

Peter T.

 

[Heather]

I wonder what kind of paint was used. And how did they avoid spots from the wetness on the white petals? The airbrushing makes more sense but...well, I'm curious!

 

[neo-guy]

I don't know for sure, but i would guess vegetable dyes or watercolor paints.
You're right the flower surface would need to be dry.
The Japanese are so much into painting arts....
Peter T.

 

[goldenrose]

...... A fellow judge actually saw a person handpainting these with a brush..... Peter T.

 

[Hera]

Its a very Japanese thing to do and it represents a different asthetic focus. I'm sure it was all meticulously hand painted. You notice however it wasn't done on a rare variety. Just an interesting exploration in an art form.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

I think this is cool. Thanks for posting your photos.

 

[rdlsreno]

It is interesting but it destroys the beauty of the flower. Simple beauty is better than over done beauty. Just my opinion.

Ramon

 

[CodPaph]

This is crazy, but I am very beautiful, the final effect