Rolfe has always signed his artworks and they are continuing to increase in value.  They have appeared at estate auctions such as Sotheby’s, bringing in very many times more than what was originally paid.  He is only selling limited numbers at the current time, consisting mostly of wholesale with occasional craft show representation.

 

The process he uses is very complex, so no other biologists or artists have been able to achieve the results that he has. The flowers are picked and immediately dried at the height of their perfection; then carefully embedded in a high-quality, clear resin that enhances their finest qualities.

 

Mr. Rolfe is both a botanist and a perfectionist. His goal is to share his passion for the pure beauty and the mystery that resides in each bloom with others who are also enamored with plants as he is.  These are perfect gifts for those who love nature.

 

You can see a wide variety of his work at our "Designs of Glass" shop and retail outlet:  16483 J Moneta Rd.,  Moneta VA.  We are just one mile north of Halesford Bridge on Rte. 122, between Michael’s Pizza and Mexico Viejo restaurant.

 

Please catch as you catch can at our showroom or call 540-818-2605 for an appointment.

William Rolfe created and perfected the art of embedding flowers in crystal clear plastic over 40 years ago. 

His first arrangements are still around, permanently adorning collector’s shelves around the world.

At one time his work was displayed in the United Nation’s gift shop, next to the works of the Navaho’s, the only two artisans chosen to represent the
United States.