Mothers Day Canvas Print

My mother has been working at growing orchids the last couple years. She tends to them with such motherly care. I came up for a visit and she was beyond excited to show me that although this particular orchid had been healthy for a very long time, it had not bloomed. And voila, a bud and two blossoms! The soft pastels of this flower with its unusual combination of pink that leans to lavender and its lime green were an interesting combination so I decided to try to capture the image for her with my cell phone, since my big girl camera was not with me.

I ended up using a texture overlay filled with colors that complimented it to create an artistic feel showcasing this large, lovely orchid bloom.

It seemed like a fitting name for the results of my mother's green thumb and loving care.

My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...