The Indigo Herbarium

Deep Navy | Maple, Oak & Aspen Varieties | Botanical Silhouettes

A striking collection of northern leaves comes together against a rich, deep navy background. Large maple leaves take center stage, surrounded by several varieties of oak, delicate ginkgo fans, rounded aspen leaves, and a graceful fern frond stretching across the top of the composition.

I wanted to celebrate the incredible diversity of deciduous trees by bringing together leaves of different shapes, sizes, and species. Some of the aspen leaves were collected during the fall, when their colors were beginning to change. You can see subtle variations in their impressions, adding another beautiful detail to the composition and capturing a little of the changing seasons.

The soft, almost icy blue impressions create a beautiful contrast against the deep indigo background, emphasizing the natural shapes and intricate edges of each leaf. The arrangement feels like a botanical collection gathered throughout the seasons, preserving the unique character and beauty of each leaf.