Flowers Native to the Places that I’ve Called Home
Daffodils are the star of this spring's collection. Daffodils, tulips, and crocuses are synonymous with the springs of my childhood in New England. They represent color, love, care, joy, celebration, feminism, fertility, and hope. I drew inspiration from flowers native to the places I’ve lived. I love planning a garden in spring, with my hands in the dirt and the sun warming my back, I witness the transformation of seeds from leaves to flowers to fruits. My late mom loved gardening and inspired an interest in botanical art, so painting flowers is near and dear to my heart.
Tulips + Crocuses Daffodils
I was interested in the daffodil for its shape and symbolism. They signify celebration, rebirth, and memorial. At first, I thought of daffodils as a supporting actor rather than the star. I played with the daffodil shape, reducing it to minimal attributes before seeing how they acted as a central theme. I painted a few variations of a hand-drawn sketch. Each variation led to different outcomes, but the motifs felt energizing, vibrant, and celebratory. In having 4 points they are like a soft star shape and have an inner crown like an elegant queen.
I chose energizing pinks, reds, and oranges for the tulips throughout and kept them their shape simple soft. For crocuses, I love their variety of purple shades and their zealous nature to be one of the first blooms to usher in spring.
Rain is a recurring theme and since part of the tail end of spring into summer is the culmination of graduations and ceremonies. This felt like a confetti sprinkling or dot-like subject aligned with spring themes.
Colors - I chose rich gold yellows reminiscent of California poppies. These bright wildflowers blanket California hillsides each spring—one of my favorite sights.
Daffodil Garden
Grace Spring
Tango
Bunny Garden
Easter Egg Toss
Easter Egg Toss 02
Other Spring Designs
These designs are not new but still so perfect for Spring floral themed projects.
Lilac Romance
Darlene pastel
Fawn lavender
Two Hearts Beat As One
The Process
I love seeing how other artists make their art so here’s a peek behind the scenes
My art is process intensive - there is a lot of exploration that goes into what I make. I like to play and try on various styles before I find something that feels good. Here is a snapshot of some exploration for the Spring collection.