Andrea Oliva Florendo Collection

"There is a part of me that dreams and creates. Nature has been a source of those dreams and inspirations that stir up the "what ifs," the "one day, maybes" and "yes it is possible" in my soul. Creation is never ending. In the intense light, life is radiant, fresh and golden. Mine for the plucking!"

Andrea Oliva Florendo Collection is a Queens- based company that designs and produces original fine art works on canvas, furniture and decorative accessories. The 18th and 19th century techniques of trompe l'oiel and faux fas finishes incorporated in the design gives the signature look of period furnishings. Ready- made ornament as well as custom- made decorative accessories replete with history and legend interlock home decorating and furnishings into charming vignettes.

The company produces fine art works in oil, acrylic and watercolor on paper, canvas, furniture, wood and fabric. Incorporated with the designs are faux fas finishes of marble, antique glaze, crackle glaze, verdigris, tortoise-shelling and wood grain. The theme ranges from nature, landscapes, botanicals, gardens to religious inspirations.

  

Publications

58 Designs~18'x 24' lithographs and 5'x 7' prints

  • Wild Over Weeds Collection (Herbs and wildflowers) Salesiana Publishers
  • The Promise of A Garden ( Women and gardens)Royal Art
  • Fresh Meadows Collection ( Landscapes ) Royal Art
  • Woodland Sonata ( Angels and flower fairies) Royal Art
  • Mary:The Masterpiece ( Marian icons and Altarpieces) Salesiana Publishers, Sunstorm Publishing for the National Museum of Catholic Art & History
   

 

 

Books

  • A Parrot Takes A Camel Ride
  • Michaelli- Kelly
  • A Gift From The Birds Published For children in paperback as "Potpourri of Tales"
  • The Liturgy of Flowers In A Mary Garden, Rosetti della Virgine Books Oliva & Florendo Publishers Printed By : BookMasters. Inc.

   

Documentary Films

Shown on Queens Public Television & Manhattan Cable Network

  • Where Flowers Bloom: An Artist's Odyssey
  • Volume 1: Decorating With Pressed Flowers Florigraphy( The Language of Flowers)
  • Volume II: Decorating with Potpourris and Sachets
  • A Contemplation: The Life and Spirituality of St. Marie Euphrasie (filmed in its entirety in Paris and Angers, France)
  • Woodland Sonata- A rich, evocative mid-summer faerie feast, in the spirit of celebration, hope and renewal. An enchanting romp to a traditional tale through songs, dance and harp music. Story music and choreography by Andrea Oliva Florendo