Spring Collection
Are you so excited about the Spring Collection?!! If it feels like this collection has been in the making for years, you’re right! It has been in the making for a very long time! Here in North Carolina, Spring is a fleeting season. The chill of winter quickly fades into brisk mornings and the sun shining through a clear Carolina blue sky. It won’t be long until the dog days of summer are upon us.
What I have for you are 3 paintings representing new life, celebrations and hope for the future.
THE BUTTERFLY
When we think about butterflies we are reminded of possibility! We are reminded that beauty can come from unexpected places and experiences. We are reminded that transformation is absolutely possible with intention and rest. Some imagine butterflies are God winks or special visits from passed loved ones. Butterflies carry a sense of magic and wonder. Have you ever had a butterfly land on or near you? From what I hear, it is a truly magical feeling to know a butterfly has brought you the gift of love from a special person.
The original butterfly is painted with acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. At 36 by 36 inches it has an impressive wingspan full of color, layers and texture. I chose to look to a variety of butterflies as inspiration in order to create something unique and new. Because I knew I could create a mirror image in the editing process I focused on painting one side of the butterfly. To maintain its uniqueness, the original painting will not be symmetrical.
THE CUPCAKE
Have you ever met a person who didn’t like cake? Truly, I believe Publix has the secret sauce for delicious cake… Every. Single. Time. This weekend we celebrated my niece’s 5th birthday with all things Barbie.
This particular cupcake was purchased by my sister years ago. Recently, I asked her if I could have it photographed to be able to offer a printed version. Thankfully she said yes and I returned it in time for the birthday celebration this weekend!
THE PALM FRonds HEART
You know the feeling you get when you see the light passing through intertwined palm prawns? Palm trees remind us of vacation, rest and relaxation…. where special memories are made with the people we love. The Palm Heart represents hope for the future because of the fond memories of past family vacations. The hope that one day you’ll return to the place where the palm fronds sway in the wind. The place where the hammock is tied between two trees. The place where you reconnected with the people you love the most.
It amazes me to realize what God had in store for us long before we had any idea. This Palm Fronds Heart sat unfinished in my studio for a few years now. All the while we have visited my Mom in Florida many times. Palm trees, a gentle breeze and family time are what makes 30A hold a special place in my heart.
I have some really exciting news to share! This month my Mom is getting married! She will have the beach wedding she has always dreamed of! And, we bought a house in her neighborhood! This will be the place we call our home away from home when we go to 30A to visit … and it is a place we are happy to share with guests. More to come on that… for now, look deep into this palm fronds heart and feel hope for a bright future.
The WAITLIST
Under each of the new Spring paintings you see a button for the WAITLIST. By dropping your email address in the waitlist field you are signing up to be notified when that Door Charm is ready and available for purchase. You will be the first to know and alerted by email the moment it is available. I use the waitlist to gauge interest!
The Spring Collection will be available for preorder the first week of May!