Hawaiian Bouquet in Glass Vase, original maui watercolor

DON'T FORGET TO SMELL THE FLOWERS

-COLLECTION OF 14 ORIGINALS-

FINAL SIZE WITH FRAME IS 9"x11" (Unframed: 4.5"x6.5" window opening with a 8"x10" mat)

$550 INCLUDES frame and shipping with frame of choice- white, natural (2 left) or medium gray frame made in Italy (only one left of this.).  $500 Unframed. Please contact me direct to purchase unframed. Please specify in "note section" during checkout which frame you would like if you purchase it with frame.

STORY: This series is created from my heart. My children and I go on walks with our dog everyday and they love picking flowers and having them in vases and in bowls. We have a couple of Chinese pots that we have collected through the years. During this time of Covid, being home, struggling with the desire to spend quality time with family and still being able to financially survive has been an interesting journey for me. I had an epiphany one day when my daughter looked up and said "Mommy, this flower is so beautiful!" She made me stop and remember: "Don't Forget To Smell The Flowers." This was a reminder to take a breath and remember to look at the beauty that we have in front of us. I hope that this series shares this philosophy and brings happiness and a breath of fresh air.

TECHNIQUE: Created with a Japanese calligraphy brush and Japanese Ink on Yupo Paper. This paper creates a "wet" look where the paint lays directly on top of the paper instead of being absorbed. This is a very difficult process that is created in stages. I have to wait till the paint dries completely until the next direct color is placed. If it bleeds, then the colors get ruined as this is a wet on wet painting approach. Ultimately, the finished product, is a watercolor with vibrancy, interest and shine.