'This series is really a tribute to the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age - those iconic still life paintings that symbolized wealth, elegance and abundance,' says floral designer Hanneke Frankema. 'We wanted to honor their legacy, but as today's Dutch Masters, in our own way.'

Creating such opulent, painterly arrangements is no easy task. 'You need time - a lot of time - and hundreds of flowers, all carefully placed to achieve that perfect balance. Each bloom must support the composition without overwhelming the others.'

Hanneke also emphasizes the importance of structure, proportion, and refinement. 'You can't just keep adjusting endlessly - it must be right almost immediately. But that's the beauty of it. There's real elegance in the layering, in the depth and the subtle lines. It's classical, yes, but with our own modern touch.'

Hanneke created three floral arrangements inspired by the Dutch Masters, each featuring real butterflies delicately integrated into the design - a detail she finds especially enchanting. 'I used butterflies in all three pieces because they add something magical and refined.'

The process, however, was incredibly demanding. You wouldn't believe how many flowers we needed to source just to create a few of these arrangements. From a whole bucket, maybe one bloom is at the right stage and facing the right way.' Each piece explores a different color palette and mood, yet all were built using the new Oasis Renewal Floral Foam. 'With strong stems like Delphinium or sun flowers, placement must be precise from the start. You can't keep redoing it, or you'll ruin the base. It must be right the first time.'