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Book Description
Ron Morgan is the most sought-after and well-recognized floral designer in the United States. He has dazzled lecture and garden club audiences for over 20 years with his wit, knowledge and unparalleled creative talents. Through his imaginative use of flowers, fruits, vegetables and unusual items, he transforms the ordinary into the exquisite, artfully arranging his striking materials into masterpieces. His tablescapes are legendary for their creativity, elegance and visual impact.
In the Company of Flowers is the much-anticipated sequel to Ron's best-selling first book, The Center of Attention. This beautiful publication contains over 180 exquisite photographs covering 60 separate table settings. Each tablescape is a triumph of inventiveness and artistic vision, and each one will charm and captivate guests at occasions of all kinds. A synopsis lists the materials and containers used for each table setting, and Ron also offers personal tips on caring for flowers.
In the Company of Flowers captures Ron's delight in finding ways to turn the art of creating centerpieces upside down. This time around, he has dug into the depths of his imagination and let his more playful side out. This book is a joyous celebration of flowers and all of the possibilities they offer. With these examples as a starting point, readers should feel inspired to create their own masterpieces.
About the Author
Ron Morgan's career in floral design began at age ten, when he won his first flower show competitions in San Joaquin County, California. Over the course of his extensive career, he has designed window displays for Harrod's and David Jones, opened retail floral and antique shops, consulted as an interior designer, conducted flower arranging classes and, most importantly, became a highly sought-after speaker at garden club events around the world. He now lives in Alameda, California, and devotes most of his creative energies to the garden club lecture circuit. He published his first book, The Center of Attention, in 2002.
Keith Lewis was born and raised in South Africa, where, as a young boy, he became captivated by the mystique of photography. He has pursued the art form ever since. Since immigrating to the United States in 1978, Keith has studied and practiced photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he continues to enhance his technical expertise and refine his skills. He uses both analog and digital technologies, and serves a diverse clientele that ranges from commercial enterprises to private customers. He is based in Berkeley, California, and his works have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions throughout the Bay Area.
In the Company of Flowers,Ron Morgan,Keith Lewis,Source Book Publ., Half Full Press,0971955239,Crafts / Hobbies,Decorating,Decorating - General,Flower Arranging,House & Home,Tablesetting,House & Home / Decorating
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