This is one of a small collection of lamps that I’m making on collaboration with a local artist in Devizes, Helen Allen. These are all created from scans of original watercolours from Helen.
Helen paints the most gorgeous paintings and sells them to raise funds for The Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital, a registered charity that rescues injured, orphaned and sick wildlife in and around Wiltshire.
From their website:
“The charity runs entirely on donations and treats thousands of wild animals every year, from badgers and foxes, to hedgehogs, snakes, birds and bats. Every soul is given a chance. The work that they do is becoming more and more essential as ever-increasing numbers of wild animals end up victims to the pressures that human activities place on their homes and habitats.”
What’s great about this light is that you’ll be buying something created from an original watercolour and £20 will be donated to Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital for every one sold.
The colourful artwork makes a beautiful feature in its own right, whether the lamp is illuminated or simply sitting on a shelf. But, particularly when illuminated, the poppies come to life with a warm glow
And because it’s rechargeable, you’re not restricted to putting it near a power socket. I can imagine this one looking particularly good on a dressing table, a bedroom chest of drawers or a shelf alongside a few plants. You can move it around whenever you fancy a change, without having to worry about trailing cables.
A full charge gives around 12 hours or more of use, so a couple of hours charging every few days should keep you going nicely.
The included remote control lets you choose from 13 LED colours and five brightness levels. You can also set the light to slowly fade through the colours, or use the 30 and 60 minute timers to switch it off automatically. Personally, I think the white and warm white settings suit this design best.
At around 23cm tall, this Poppies Lamp is large enough to show off the detail in the flowers without taking up too much room.
I think this one would appeal to anyone who likes botanical art, floral designs or even if you just like watercolour art. It’s decorative without being too fussy, and looks just as good switched off as it does illuminated.
Sometimes a few flowers and a bit of space around them are all you need.
The shade is 3D printed using PLA, a plant-based plastic commonly made from corn starch. I then print the artwork directly onto the surface using my UV printer, giving the finished light its colour and detail.
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