Pray For Friends in Japan

It has been 11 days since the devastating earthquake hit Japan. My friends from IPFAS headquarter office are safe. However, there are many members living in the affected areas. Praying for everyone in Japan…

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 6

Class 145 "La Boheme'

1st place- Carol Lipson, USA

2nd place- Andrea Means, USA

2nd place- Linda Conrad, USA

3rd place- Dorothy Yacek-Matulis, USA

HM- Ludmilla Garro, USA

HM- Micki Wach, USA

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 5–My Friends

We will take a small break from all the exciting pressed flower pictures to talk about all the happy moments for me in Philly. The best was meeting all the friends.

I have served as an advisor to judges this year. I don’t have to do the hard work of scoring entries but I took all the apprentice judges under my wing. Plus I have the responsibility of answering all the questions from judges.

I got in Philly Friday night. We had a quick look before the show after dinner. Pressed Plant area were all setup at that time but there are still many people busy working on other displays.

The doors were opened in the morning on Saturday since many people were still doing setup. I had to wear my thick tight that I have found in Hong Kong to double up since my California pants are not made for withstand cold weather. I also have thermo underwear. I am just not used to wearing so many layers. Fortunately it is not so bad that we have to wear the thick jacket.

Every year we meet on Sunday to have Chinese food. Chinatown is just next to the convention center. This small restaurant is our favorite.

I have just received a thank you card from one of the judges I worked with in the show. I am so moved. Actually, I was just doing what I supposed to. Rita (Chair person) has asked me right after judging whether they can count on me being an advisor next year. I like to but still cannot promise. It is too far away. I have to check if I can get away from work.

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 4

Class 144 " The Louvre"- Class Commendation awarded

1st place- Eugenia Ivanova, Russia

2nd place-Linda Conrad, USA

3rd place-Marie Ann Robinson, USA

HM- Theresa Phillips, USA

HM- Jacqueline Harrington, USA

I like to mention two things here:

1. Pressed flower art is different from painting because flowers/leaves not only have colors but also own form and texture. In the exhibitor guild page 21, it clearly stated “All pressed material must be flat. Use well-pressed flowers, leaves, fruits, or vegetables without tears or blemishes.” Judges are being asked to grade pressed materials. It is like diving or ice skating competition, degree of difficulties plus well pressed earn higher grade in this area. If all of the materials are crumbled to tiny pieces, you have just rubbed yourself a chance to earn high grade in pressed flower area.

2. This class clearly stated “THE LOUVRE—Create your very own masterpiece, inspired by a French artist; the artist must be named on the entry form”. It is asking you to create your own picture, not a replication of a master.

Final results show how judges score and view entries.

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 3

Class 143 "Vin"

Class Commendation awarded to all for excellent work, and high scores achieved by group.

1st place-Suk-Ching Cheng, Tawain

2nd place- Dixie Nace, USA

3rd place- Micki Wach, USA

HM- Chiyoshi Hara, Japan

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 2

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Class 142 "Bon Appetit"

1st place- Shin-Chien Lu, Tawain

2nd place- Theresa Phillips, USA

2nd place-Ludmilla Garro, USA

3rd place- Sarah Samsel, USA

Honorable mention- Chiyoshi Hara, Japan

2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Part 1

PRESSED PLANT MATERIALS CLASSES REMINDERS
• Read all the rules and guidelines in the Exhibitor’s Guide.
• Be sure that the theme of each class you enter is represented in your art. • Place your name and class number on the back of your work.
• Take care not to have any pencil lines or glue showing, as these will detract from your art.
• Please use wire for hanging all frames. Sawtooth hooks, ribbon, and cords do not hold.
• All exhibitors will receive judges’ comment forms in the mail after the
conclusion of the Show.

This is the judging criteria and scoring sheet found in page 14 of the artistic exhibition guide: http://www.theflowershow.com/Exhibits/Images/2011/2011_artistic_handbookfinal.pdf

PRESSED PLANT CLASSES SCALE OF POINTS
ORIGINALITY
• Imaginative interpretation of class title 10
• Originality of depiction 10
DESIGN
• Creativity and scale of piece 10
• Unity and rhythm 10
CONDITION AND CHOICE OF MATERIAL
• Difficulty of pressed plant material 10
• Imaginative choice and quality of pressed plants (no tears, wrinkles, enhancements) 10
COLOR
• Harmony of color to enhance design 10
• Balance in texture and shape of material 10
CRAFTSMANSHIP
• Mechanics 10
• No mechanical faults (glue, pencil lines, etc.) 10
TOTAL 100

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Create a scene containing a vase filled with flowers. A minimum of five different types of flowers must be incorporated into the art. Open only to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in the Pressed Plant Classes of the Philadelphia International Flower Show prior to 2011.