11x14 fine art reproduction on heavy paper. Signed. (Frame not included.)
 
This piece is a reminder that it is okay to be sensitive and delicate - in world that demands that we must be tough.
 
Peonies and other plants and flowers are symbolic of growth and persistence. The change that plants experience – from seed to bud to beautiful bloom – is an example of how change can make us beautiful – if we allow it. 
 
You may see in my paintings the hardness of life – the grief, sadness, anger, and hurt – while also offering the idea that there is hope for healing and growth through the struggle. It is intended to inspire you to live at peace with the complexity of a world full of storms and sunshine - while we mourn the deep loss we each experience, we still seek reasons for hope and joy.
As always, I incorporate five lines into each of my works as a subtle way to celebrate my five children.
 
More than any other possession, art is the one thing that brings joy to a home or workplace. Each time I look at art, I feel joy, connection, hope, and sometimes catharsis. I very much hope that my artwork does the same for you.