Description In Norway we call these flowers stepmother flowers. The name is also used in several other European languages (including German). The plant has received its Norwegian name by its looks. If one carefully studies the flower you can see that the two upper petals are slightly overlapping and that they are only fastened together in one area (a chair). Previously, such a pair of petals was often compared to two step-daughters who had to sit together on the same chair and had to wear only blue. The two middle (and lateral) petals are the true daughters who wore nicer clothes and they got to sit on one chair each (each petal). At the bottom is the stepmotherwho even has a yellow, beautiful dress (the fifth and last petal). The latin name means tricolor.
Randi Grace Nilsberg, Horten Member Since July 2014 Artist Statement I’m a fine art photographer who creates photo art with a painterly effect for nature lovers and dreamers who want affordable art in their home.
I like to experiment with different techniques and styles from soft and subtle colors to the brightness of the entire rainbow. Everything I do starts with a photo of something that caught my eye through its light and shadows, textures and colors. Digital textures often intensify the beauty. I hope my art lets the viewer drift away for a moment.