They say you can’t put lipstick on a pig.
But, no one said anything about not putting flower garlands on a pig. Or a chicken, a chick or an alpaca, for that matter. So that’s exactly what Tobey Nelson, a Whidbey Island-based expert in floral couture and sustainable floral design and Whidbey-based photographer Russell Sparkman , set out to do recently. Titled “Farm Couture,” this is an ongoing collaboration between Russell and Tobey. As neighbors and friends of Primal Island, we hope you find a moment of joy in these fun and silly portraits!
Major Greyhen strikes a commanding “Blue Steel” pose to show off her floral insignia breastplate . © Russell Sparkman
Lucy, the pot-bellied pig, works the plus-size fashion runway with confidence and a delicately feminine floral scarf. © Russell Sparkman
Youth model, Chick Vicious, rocks a punk look and a delicate dandelion collar. Daring fashion statement, to say the least! © Russell Sparkman
Bellen the alpaca projects a smoldering intensity while modeling a garland neckpiece. The dams in the farmyard can’t help but swoon. © Russell Sparkman
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