Sunflower Seeds in Oils
by Chris Berry
Title
Sunflower Seeds in Oils
Artist
Chris Berry
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Large sunflower heads hang in a shed drying so the seeds can be eaten. Image has been processed to resemble an oil painting. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head). The sunflower is named after its huge, fiery blooms, whose shape and image are often used to depict the sun. It has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads consist of many individual flowers which mature into seeds, often in the hundreds, on a receptacle base. From the Americas, sunflower seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. Leaves of the sunflower can be used as cattle feed, while the stems contain a fibre which may be used in paper production.
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July 31st, 2012
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Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Chris Berry
Thanks so much Bruce for all your great comments. I will also be submitting the image to the group soon-thanks again for all the work you do for the group
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