GLASS WONDERS: The Story of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka
Written and illustrated by Tammy Yee, Tumblehome Inc.
The wondrous meeting of art and science
Leopold Blaschka’s humble beginnings making jewelry, laboratory equipment, and glass eyes grew into a lifelong passion when he was discovered by a prince who commissioned glass orchids for his palace. Soon, he and his son, Rudolf, created lifelike sculptures of sea anemones, jellyfish, and octopuses for museums and universities worldwide. Later, they crafted Harvard University’s famous collection of glass flowers. This is the story of a father and son who, inspired by their love for nature, created the most exquisite glass scientific models of all time.
TOOLS: Procreate, Photoshop
