Leaf art by my friend Lorenzo Duran Silva

I met Lorenzo and his family last month at the Americas Latino Festival in Boulder. We arrived at the airport within an hour of each other, we stayed at the same hotel, and spent much time together during our visit. His art is simply amazing.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2219024/Leaf-art-Lorenzo-Duran-Silva-From-praying-mantis-complex-patterns-amazing-art-cutting-LEAVES.html


That should rustle up interest: From a praying mantis to a skull, the amazing art made by cutting into LEAVES (that can sell for £2,400)
Lorenzo Duran Silva, 43, was inspired after watching a caterpillar make holes in a leaf by eating it
Each piece takes between a week and two months to complete

By NICK ENOCH

These stunning works of art are set to blow people away after a sculptor painstakingly cut shapes out of fallen leaves.

Lorenzo Duran Silva, 43, was inspired to create the delicate work after watching a caterpillar make holes in a leaf by eating it.

He collects foliage in his garden and parks which he then spends weeks transforming into beautiful works of art.

Lorenzo Duran Silva, 43, was inspired to create the delicate pieces after watching a caterpillar make holes in a leaf by eating it

Mr Silva, from Guadalajara, near Madrid, washes, dries and presses the leaves before sketching out complicated patterns to apply to each one. Above, a piece commissioned for a friend

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