Meet Larisa Zimin, the creator of Flower Gift by Nature... beautiful jewelry inspired by nature! What inspired you to start creating your work and how did it turn into a business? I was making wood jewelry for 15 years. One day while browsing the internet & Etsy shops, I found a simple glass ball necklace filled with dandelion seeds. I was so impressed and inspired that I purchased glass balls right away, filled them, and arranged them with metal caps the way I liked, then opened another shop on Etsy just for this idea to grow. Since then, several years have passed and ideas have grown into working with pressed flowers that I grow myself.
What do you love most about the creative process? I love covering the different forms with layers of resin, which magnifies the flowers.
Your favorite piece you ever created? I think my favorite piece was with forget-me-nots and daisies.
Goals for the future, both artistically and personally? My artistic goal: never stop doing and develop the best quality
Personal goal: be happy and enjoy my family, trip to Russia to meet relatives
Any words or wisdom or advice for others who are in the creative field? Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance under the rain!
You can see more from Larisa of Flower Gift by Nature online and at Yellow Door Art Market!