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At Keepsake Floral, preserving flowers is more than a process—it’s an art form.
Decades ago, we pioneered a technique that continues to set our work apart: hand-painting each preserved flower prior to design. Over time, we elevated that process even further by incorporating airbrushing, allowing us to achieve the most natural, lifelike color possible in every keepsake.
While this level of detail requires more time and expertise, it results in a noticeably higher quality piece—one that truly reflects the beauty of the original bouquet.
To learn more about how we preserve and restore flowers, explore our floral preservation process.
In nature, flowers are never just one flat color. Even the most simple bloom contains subtle tonal variations—soft gradients, highlights, and shadows that give each petal depth and dimension.
During the dehydration process, some of these natural qualities can fade or flatten. Airbrushing allows our artists to carefully restore that depth, enhancing each bloom with precision and control.
This technique brings back:
The result is a preserved flower that feels remarkably true to life.
At the heart of this process is our talented airbrush artist, Lori.
With decades of experience, Lori is a professionally trained fine artist with a background in studio production and scenic design. Her work has even included contributions to large-scale creative projects like set design, and she continues to create commissioned artwork within the Central Florida arts community.
For every keepsake, Lori spends nearly an hour carefully airbrushing each arrangement—working from both the flowers as they arrive and photographs from the wedding day.
This attention to detail ensures that every bloom reflects the original color, depth, and beauty of the bouquet.
Airbrushing is a highly specialized skill that requires years of training and artistic precision.
Each application must be carefully controlled—because there is only one opportunity to achieve the correct balance of color and tone.
This is not a step that can be rushed or replicated without experience. It is a true craft, and one that plays a critical role in the final result.
This level of detail is what defines a Keepsake Floral piece.
While many preservation companies focus solely on drying flowers, our process goes further—restoring and enhancing each bloom so it reflects the beauty of the original moment.
It is this commitment to artistry, precision, and quality that allows us to create keepsakes that feel timeless, natural, and truly one-of-a-kind.
View examples of our work in our keepsake gallery.
Your wedding flowers deserve to be preserved with care, artistry, and expertise.
From hand-coloring to detailed airbrushing, every step of our process is designed to ensure your bouquet is transformed into a lasting work of art.
If your event has already taken place, learn how to safely send your flowers to us on our packing and shipping page.
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