✽ I am Patricia Johnson, a fashion designer by trade, world-traveled, and inspired by the beauty of flowers!
A Lehigh Valley native, I moved to NYC in the mid 70s to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology; while living in midtown Manhattan, I discovered an unbelievable paradise in the middle of the city: the flower district on 27 & 28th St – only a block from my school. The foliage, flowers and trees spilled onto the streets throughout the year, allowing floral designers to purchase materials from around the world.
The enticing aromas and hues of colors have inspired me throughout my 25-year career as a fashion designer.
My professional travels to Europe and Asia over the years have allowed me incredible opportunities to absorb cultures, history, languages (I speak excellent taxi Chinese!) and access to local floral and foliage. During my travels, I have taken photos and kept journals, at first not understanding my desire to record those experiences.
I call the Valley home and live locally with my husband and teenage son, but my work as a fashion designer takes me into New York on a weekly basis
and provides an advantage of having access to the flower markets of the city – unique floral not found in PA, which I use in my arrangements.
The colors, the forms, the light that flowers exude have captured me and the interest in creating amazing and unique arrangements as an art form has brought me to this new venture. I have contributed my work for many Lehigh Valley Art Council events and my arrangements can be found at local restaurants and businesses.
Inspired by the work I do in fashion, my arrangements are unusual, unexpected and ethereal! I collect vintage textiles and trims and often use them in my floral design. My work appeals to creative minds, yet with a sensibility that touches into a past time. My biggest inspiration in the world of floral design is Christian Tortu.
I look forward to bringing my floral style to your home, business, event or as a wonderful gift!
Best,
Patricia Johnson
email:pjohnson429@msn.com [or send a message using the contact box]
phone: 610.797.5637
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