Narcissus for DecemberApproximately 5 x 5 watercolor on 140lb watercolor paper, mounted on bright white archival matte board, framed in a 12x12 white composite frame. The flowers of the month for December are Holly and Narcissus. I chose to paint Holly in watercolor on cyanotype and the Narcissus in abstract watercolor. Holly has a multitude of meanings however my favorite are courage, foresight and protection defense. Hollys leaves are strong, and despite harsh seasons it

I chose to paint the Lily of the Valley  in two styles

The flowers of the month for May are the Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorne

8x10 Toned cyanotype and watercolor on paper

representing the formation that occurs with each new year

and they eventually go their separate ways

However geography works

the location boasted beautiful views of the night sky

Original artwork was 4x6 and was photographed and scanned to create a digital file

“the well that never runs dry

This piece has seven threads which represent a handful of women in my life

Solstice represents a low point but the promise of change in a new season

we begin to have hope as the days become lighter