Hi!
I'm Linda Hamilton and I am a paper artist who creates sculptures of flowers and plants. I live and work in beautiful Almonte, Ontario. I have been making paper flowers for over 15 years with an emphasis on realism and botanical accuracy. I love to create a sense of wonder with my work- and to encourage a respect and interest in nature.
I have been interested in art and nature since childhood. I grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario, constantly exploring the fields and forests around me. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University (2003) where I studied drawing, painting, and art history. My current projects include wildflowers and noxious weeds for education displays, submerged aquatic plants, and exploring recycled materials. I show my work as often as possible in local galleries and at art shows. Follow me on Instagram for current work and updates:
My Process
I create all of my own designs, based on careful observation of real fresh flowers. Out of season I rely on notes and sketches, pressed plants, and photographs. I most often use heavy Italian crepe paper for the petals and heavy art paper painted with acrylics for the leaves. I use wire, paint, mod podge, and white glue for strength. I also spray my finished pieces with a UV protectant spray; my flowers are made to last!
To read more about my process, please visit this blog post I wrote for International Nature Journaling Week
My Goal
My goal with Daydream Flowers is to create botanical sculptures that accurately represent real plants and flowers. In doing so, my aim is to create work that connects people with the natural world and inspires them to reflect on that connection. Thanks for taking the time to visit my website!
A selection of recent larger commissions
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Peonies!
In summer 2024 I made ten glorious Coral Charm peonies for a client in Chicago.
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Agapanthus and Anemone
In fall 2024 I got the chance to make ten white anemone and ten agapanthus for a client in Toronto. This fun job resulted in a beautiful sea of blooms!
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Goldenrod and Asters
In 2025 I made these paper goldenrod and asters for an event at Williams College in Massachusetts. The event was celebrating the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer. My client ordered the flowers as "loose" stems and arranged them beautifully under glass domes.
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Japanese Paper Plants
In early 2025 I made these three plants for an exhibit on papermaking in Athens, Greece. They depict the three traditional plants used to make paper: Kozo, Matsumoto, and Gampi.
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Fruit and veggies
In summer 2024 I created these fun garden pieces along with a veggie face for a garden event. The event was held in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Pollinators Project
In summer 2022, I made a diorama of native wildflowers for the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland, Ontario. Above you can see just a selection of the plants I made.
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The Language of Flowers
I created this collection of over 30 custom flowers in shadow boxes for an exhibit in Carlisle, Massachusetts, in 2019. To see more of this exciting exhibit, please visit: Brian Hone and Studio
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Paper Violets
In Spring 2021, I created 300 violets for the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum in Boston. I hand-dyed the purple paper to get that perfect shade.
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Wildflowers and Noxious Weeds for Grow Wild in Montana
I made over 30 plants and flowers for this wonderful Invasive Species centre in Montana. They are being used for their education outreach.
Workshops
My Work
Hi! I'm Linda Hamilton and I am a paper artist who creates sculptures of flowers and foliage. I live and work in beautiful Almonte, Ontario. I have been making paper flowers for over 10 years. I know that many people have a strong emotional connection with flowers and this is something I love to explore. I love to create a sense of wonder with my work- and to encourage a respect and interest in nature- especially flowers!
I have been interested in art since childhood, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at York University (2003) where I studied drawing, painting, and art history. My current projects include a study of local wildflowers, and larger multi-species shadow boxes. I show my work as often as possible in local galleries and at art shows. Follow me on Instagram for current work and updates:
Daydream_Flowers
My goal
My goal with Daydream Flowers is to create botanical sculptures that accurately represent real plants and flowers. In doing so, my goal is to create work that connects people with the natural world and inspires them to reflect on that connection. Thanks for taking the time to visit my website!