Flower Study 1

The growing comes before the flowering.

And growing is tough work.

It’s the kind no one notices.

The roots reaching down.

The body repairing.

The quiet work of becoming strong enough to bloom.

It’s miraculous.

And temporary.

Maybe that’s why it stops me.

Seeds bloom right before they fade.

One final dance.

One last reminder that the hard work could be worth it.

An original watercolor inspired by the colors and shapes of spring.

Painted by hand on paper, this piece is part of an ongoing study of seasonal flowers and the quiet beauty they bring for a short time each year.

This painting is 6”x 6” and comes in a white mat 8”x 8”.