The Botanical Scans began in 2005 when our family’s circumstances required me to be home more and doing my portrait work less. When a fellow photographer showed me work she was creating moving flowers while scanning them, I was intrigued. I had always found floral photography “wanting” and was inspired when I scanned the actual flowers and eliminated the camera. I was able to see extraordinary detail in the scans. Creating a layer of depth added to what became a flora portrait.
Composing these “portraits” is similar to my black-and-white portraiture, bringing together my skills as a photographer and graphic artist. When creating an image, I strive to reveal detail, depth and, if at all possible, an impression of motion
I use the black background for the flora arrangements because, as in my portrait work, it makes the subject pop and helps bring out all the details. It is the constant.
The Botanical Series is represented at Soho Myriad Art Consulting Services, in Atlanta, Ga., Art Licensing and on this site. They have been selected by Jane Jackson, curator of the Elton John Photographic Collection and Julian Cox, former curator of photography for the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ga., for inclusion in the permanent collection at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta gallery owner, Fay Gold, selected botanicals for Atlanta Photography Group shows, The series was a solo show at The Atlanta Botanical Gardens in 2007-08. Ms. Barmon's botanicals were featured in the Fall 2008 Issue of Flower Magazine. In Jan. 2011 her work was the cover story in an in depth article for the online publication CSA Journal #48 which can be viewed on the PRESS page on this site.
Limited editions of 50 available for all prints on this site. Please contact Ms. Barmon regarding sizes and prices.
BOTANICAL LICENSING CONTRACTS:
CURRENT
World Wide Imports (2012-2014) Limited, New Zealand, Australia
Nine images and Dendrobium Orchids (shown above) printed on cylindrical tins, to be sold in New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam and China
Circle graphics, Inc 2012: one botanical image to be gallery wrapped print on demand
icanvasrt: 2012-2014: Dahlia image for print on demand canvas and aluminum/metal wall decor
Wallwa: 2013: Six botanical images for Paper Posters and Canvas Prints
Light in the Box Limited 2013: 22 botanical images for Wall Decor
Pyramid America 2013: One botanical image for Wall Art
Finic.com 2014: All images in portfolio for wall art.
PAST
JCA Needlework Stitchery Kits: Zinnia and Morning Glory
Lindy Bowman Gift bags and Boxes: Peony, Lilies and Coreopsis, Zinnia and Morning Glory Vines
Art Brands, LLC: Heat Applied transfers for T Shirts, sweatshirts, nightshirts, tote bags, mugs, floor mats:Lilies and Coreopsis, Zinnia and Morning Glory Vines
Art Beat America Boxed Cards: Roses and Baby's Breath, Heart and Flower, Red Roses, Dogwood
Fun Mobility Cell Phone Wallpaper: 50 botanical images
BOTANICAL PUBLISHING CONTRACTS:
Gaylord Hotel, Nashville, TN. 579 Rooms: Day Lilies
Bed Bath and Beyond, small framed posters: Gerber Daisy, Red Roses, Sunflower, Chrysanthemum, Gardenia, Blue iris
Salem Oregon Yellow Pages Front Cover: Hyacinth
Posters ; Applejack Art partners: Camellias, Dogwood, White Lilies, Orchid '06, Orchid '07, Gardenias, Summer '05, Hydrangea
Shepherd Center, Atlanta Ga.: White Roses and Salvia in the Permanent Art Collection
BIO AND LINKS
Susan S. Barmon grew up in New York and has been telling stories through photographic portraiture most of her adult life.
Ms. Barmon was educated at Syracuse University School of Art and The Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Ga., where she studied photojournalism with Dennis Carlyle Darling. Her career has encompassed retail and editorial art direction and location photography. A move to San Francisco presented her with the opportunity to photograph “The Littlest Cowboys” Jr. Rodeo portrait series, and begin “The Millennium” series. Both have been shown nationwide, and won several major awards. She began her “Drive By Shooting” series in 2006. It is being shown and is ongoing, as is her portrait work. To view any of Ms. Barmon's photographic series please email her from CONTACT PAGE.
In 2005 Ms. Barmon entered the digital world with her botanical scans featured on this site. The images have been shown extensively, are licensed and published, and are in private collections as limited editions.
LINKS
Soho Myriad Art Consulting Services