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Stargazer
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It is no wonder that the Dahlia flower stands out from all the other flowers with its beauty. This beautiful flower is teaching us is that we should always stand out and be ourselves no matter what everybody else thinks. We owe it to ourselves to be unique and to pursue our dreams no matter what the rest of the world thinks. So go gaze at the starts and dream big dreams, stand out from the crowd and make those dreams come true.
Inner Strength
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The dahlia is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the same family as sunflowers and asters. Because of this diversity, dahlia’s meaning in the language of flowers is varied. Their significance to many cultures likewise gave rise to different symbolic meanings of these stunning blooms.
One of the most common significant meanings of the dahlia is finding inner strength, which roots back to the plant’s ability to withstand harsh conditions.
Dahlia flowers can persevere through some difficult living conditions. We can learn from their behavior and try to endure everything that gets thrown our way. We can only break down if we let others break us down, so instead of giving up search for that final piece of strength.
"Sweetened After Frost"
48”x 60” x 1.5" Oil Painting, painting continues around edges.
It may be argued kale was first introduced to American in the 19th century or as early as 1669, but this plant has been around much longer. Thought to of originated in eastern Mediterranean, it was cultivated for food around 2000 BCE, in Greece by the 4th century BC. The earliest record of cabbages in western Europe in the 13th century. During World War II, the cultivation of kale in the U.K. was encouraged by the Dig for Victory campaign. The vegetable was easy to grow and provided important nutrients missing from a diet because of rationing. It also helped that kale is hardy and thrives in the wintertime. Kale is cold-hardy and actually tastes sweeter and more flavorful after a frost.
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Oh Happy Days
36”x 36” x 1.5" Oil Painting, painting continues around edges.
Peonies are loved for their elegance, ornate delicate petals and sweet-scented fragrance. All flowers and plants hold different symbolic meanings; the symbolisms associated with the peony are luck, prosperity, love, and good fortune.
In China peonies are known as the “queen of flowers” or “king of flowers” because before the plum tree, peonies were considered as the country’s national flower. The peony is also the state flower of Indiana, and the flower to be given on a 12th wedding anniversary. This lush perennial blossoms between late spring and early summer and, if cared for properly, can continue blooming for nearly 100 years.
In the language of flowers, one symbolism of pink flowers is happiness. “Oh Happy Days” plays on the rich symbolism of the peony along with the color pink. Luck and good fortune definitely bring about happy days.
"Lasting Grace"
36”x 36” x 1.5" Oil Painting, painting continues around edges.
Every flower has its own symbolic meaning and significance. No matter which flower is your favorite, there is a lot to know and learn about it. Cultures around the world adore flowers and have used them as symbols to express various emotions and even social issues. Dahlias are native to Mexico and Guatemala, where they grow like weeds in open valleys. These native wildflowers were actually first cultivated by the Aztecs who held them in high regard and associated them with the sun gods. It is believed that the Aztecs used parts of the dahlia for food and medicine.
As for symbolism, dahlias symbolize grace, change, uniqueness, kindness, elegance, creativity, dignity, commitment and balance. For this painting, I identify it with the symbol of grace, it’s beautiful, posed and controlled. If this dahlia represented a person, it would be a person of high standards and morals while staying graceful in life.
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Ambrosial
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Lilacs have a long and fascinating history, dating back to ancient civilizations. These fragrant blooms were highly revered by the Greeks, who associated them with love and passion, while Victorians considered lilacs as symbols of renewal and the first emotions of love, while America folklore thought that lilacs could drive away evil and that placing them in a haunted house would displace ghosts.
The soft, delicate hues of the purple lilac evoke a sense of tranquility and nostalgia, transporting viewers to past memories and gardens. The solitary sprig in this painting serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the profound beauty found in simplicity.
Triumph
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The water lily is a symbol of all that is true, good and beautiful. Water lilies are grown from a rhizome that prefers to be buried in wet mud under the surface of the water. As the lily grows up from the mud into an object of beauty, people can also grow and change into something more beautiful. This represents the struggle of life at its most basic form, like the flower, they have been at the bottom of a muddy pond but have struggled to rise above and blossom into something beautiful. The water lily represents a hard time in life that has been overcome.
Beautiful Nymph
There are couple Greek myths that tell how the peony got its name. The Greek myth that this painting was named from tells the story of the nymph Paeonia. Paeonia was so extraordinarily stunning that she attracted the attention of Apollo, the sun god and son of Zeus. Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was not known for her loyalty, and was at the time (even though married to Hephaestus, Greek god of blacksmiths) having a fling with Apollo, and witnessed them together. She grew jealous of Paeonia’s beauty and Apollo’s attraction to her, so out of spite Aphrodite turned the nymph Paeonia into a peony flower.
"Sweet Essence"
24”x 24” x 1.5" Oil Painting, painting continues around edges.
Irises were valued by the early Indian and Egyptian people for their medicinal uses and perfumes manufacturing. The perfumes, in particular, were used as offerings to the gods. During the times of the Renaissance, the iris rhizomes were crushed, then sieved and mixed with rice powder, which then gave off a sweet violet scent. Rice powder was used to perfume wigs, the face and clothes.
The scent is delicate, complex and accentuates over time to become very persistent. In perfumery, iris is both floral and woody, with buttery accents and evocative notes of violet. Some even find it has a dry and strawy aspect. You can find iris in colognes and perfumes such as, Chanel 19, Hermès Women's Hiris Hermès and Dior Homme By Christian Dior For Men.
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"Protected Soul"
24”x24"x 1.5" Oil Painting, image continues around edges.
Believe it or not, even cabbage is associated with symbolism, the cabbage symbolizes wealth. In Germany and Ireland, there is a long tradition of eating cabbage on New Year's to bring blessings, wealth, good luck, and prosperity for the new year. Cabbage is valued as a food source, it's a hearty vegetable that keeps for a long time. Even when the outer leaves wither, the inner leaves are still good. The title for this painting "Protected Soul" refers to just that, the inside of the cabbage is protected by the outer layers.
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Bestowers of Wisdom
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24x48x1.5" Oil on Canvas
Besides the common theme of purple being a symbol for royalty and wisdom; purple irises also symbolize respect and honor – whether for others or even yourself. This painting is named “Bestowers of Wisdom” as a way to pay tribute to and honor three mentors I have had on my artistic path. One ignited my creative mind, one slightly confused but secretly pushed me and the third took me under their wing when I had lost my way. They bestowed their wisdom onto me and others to allow the beauty of art into the world.
Patience
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The Protea flowers are more commonly known as Sugarbushes where they are commonly grown in South Africa and Australia. Protea flowers are particularly interesting because they are part of an ancient family that dates back to the earliest forms of flowering plant life. They come in a wide variety of colors but don’t have much of a fragrance.
The protea gracefully regenerates itself after severe wildfires. Their seeds remain wrapped in a seed pod that prevents germination and it isn’t until a bush fire burns up the dried flower material, that they release their seed into the environment. This is how the Protea flowers became a symbol of survival and being able to handle the most challenging conditions. “Patience” was named because of the time the dried-up flower waits to reseed and bloom again, which is dependent on when the next wildfire happens.