About Me.
My name is Layla, I am a student, artist and prop maker based on the south coast of England.
My flowers
I fell into preserved floral art completely by accident. I have always loved the idea of indoor plants and green space, but with a busy schedule, I never remembered to take care of them properly, so I set out to create something that had the same effect and didn't need as much care. I started researching terrariums but soon found out that they require just as much upkeep as any usual house plant. this is when the idea of preserving something came to mind. It started with sculpting fake mushrooms and fungi and using miniature-making materials to frame them, but I wanted something realistic. In my search for 3d printable realistic mushrooms, I found a shop selling real preserved plants for use in resin casting and decided to experiment. This quickly evolved into experimenting with drying my own plants and flowers and putting them in glass. soon after, the idea for the Forget Me Not project was born.
My art and prop making
My art is and always has been primarily inspired by nature, I get my inspiration everywhere, from museums to my local woodlands and beaches. My love for nature follows my journey into prop making as I started my degree in 2023. My ultimate goals include having my work in museums and creating a creature for a film or show. My props showcase has my recent work from university and personal projects, but I've always loved to see the behind-the-scenes, so if you're like me, check out my props Instagram page for WIP pictures and BTS.