Floral Mixed Media Art with Acrylics and Image Transfer

In my course "Blooms and Blends: Floral Art with Acrylic Paint and Image Transfer" I am once again exploring the combination of digital image and analog artwork. Bringing realistic photos onto abstract backgrounds has a special appeal for me.
My sponge technique practice sheet:
Side project "bookmarks" to practice image transfer:
Finished projects:
I started with vintage paper backgrounds, but then tried a version that reminded me more of a spray-painted mural on a concrete background.