Inspired by a coffee break

This client knew she wanted a botanical presence in her dining room. We looked through books and magazines but nothing made her pulse quicken. We decided to take a coffee break. I commented on her pretty mugs. She said they were her favorite, a gift from a friend, and that she would be upset if they ever broke. They were white mugs with a yellow wash; the negative space was the look of bamboo. I suggested I use the mugs as a jumping off point and she was thrilled. Here is the finished product.