FLOWERS OF RED
“Flowers of Red was born in my head. One night an esteemed ancestor came to me in a dream. She spoke of working together as a team. The gold represents her light, and as an artist, allowing my dreams to take flight.”
This painting is featured in American Art Collector Magazine’s March 2023 issue as part of their Florals & Botanicals “Collectors Focus.” I dedicate this work to my late Great Aunt Rosanne. (1952-2021)
Rosanne was a plant genius and expert in floral arrangements. A woman who understood the precious magic of flowers and their many colors. She was also a master painter and I could feel her with me for the over 250 hours it took to complete this piece.
When I was a child Rosanne was always kind to me. Almost as if she could intuitively sense the creativity that wanted to burst out of my little budding-artist body. I loved that she sometimes called things “Whoosie-Whatzsits” when she couldn’t remember the name of something. It made me giggle every time. In the '90s she used to drive me around in her Mazda Miata convertible when visiting from Arizona blasting “Ace of Base.” I thought I was SO cool to be sitting next to her.
Rosanne was joyous and I will never forget her laugh or her voice. One of the last things she said to me in a text was:
“You know how much I loved the flowers! I’ve always loved pretty flowers. I have had a great life! Surrounded by love and beauty and that has fulfilled my life. Can’t get any better. Hugs cutie, love you tons!”
I believe my love for flowers came from Rosanne’s vulnerability in sharing her passion with me at such a young age. I love you Rosanne and am honored to feel your presence with me as I create.
The above poem I wrote for this piece comes mounted on the back of the canvas. Photographed with both indoor and outdoor lighting in the sun.
To view a video of this collection please see Instagram: @theeyeofingrid
30x48, mixed media, acrylic, eye-catching bright red & pink flowers with ultra-precise avocado & dark green leaves on a luscious gold background. 1.5-inch gallery-wrapped canvas.
“Flowers of Red was born in my head. One night an esteemed ancestor came to me in a dream. She spoke of working together as a team. The gold represents her light, and as an artist, allowing my dreams to take flight.”
This painting is featured in American Art Collector Magazine’s March 2023 issue as part of their Florals & Botanicals “Collectors Focus.” I dedicate this work to my late Great Aunt Rosanne. (1952-2021)
Rosanne was a plant genius and expert in floral arrangements. A woman who understood the precious magic of flowers and their many colors. She was also a master painter and I could feel her with me for the over 250 hours it took to complete this piece.
When I was a child Rosanne was always kind to me. Almost as if she could intuitively sense the creativity that wanted to burst out of my little budding-artist body. I loved that she sometimes called things “Whoosie-Whatzsits” when she couldn’t remember the name of something. It made me giggle every time. In the '90s she used to drive me around in her Mazda Miata convertible when visiting from Arizona blasting “Ace of Base.” I thought I was SO cool to be sitting next to her.
Rosanne was joyous and I will never forget her laugh or her voice. One of the last things she said to me in a text was:
“You know how much I loved the flowers! I’ve always loved pretty flowers. I have had a great life! Surrounded by love and beauty and that has fulfilled my life. Can’t get any better. Hugs cutie, love you tons!”
I believe my love for flowers came from Rosanne’s vulnerability in sharing her passion with me at such a young age. I love you Rosanne and am honored to feel your presence with me as I create.
The above poem I wrote for this piece comes mounted on the back of the canvas. Photographed with both indoor and outdoor lighting in the sun.
To view a video of this collection please see Instagram: @theeyeofingrid
30x48, mixed media, acrylic, eye-catching bright red & pink flowers with ultra-precise avocado & dark green leaves on a luscious gold background. 1.5-inch gallery-wrapped canvas.
“Flowers of Red was born in my head. One night an esteemed ancestor came to me in a dream. She spoke of working together as a team. The gold represents her light, and as an artist, allowing my dreams to take flight.”
This painting is featured in American Art Collector Magazine’s March 2023 issue as part of their Florals & Botanicals “Collectors Focus.” I dedicate this work to my late Great Aunt Rosanne. (1952-2021)
Rosanne was a plant genius and expert in floral arrangements. A woman who understood the precious magic of flowers and their many colors. She was also a master painter and I could feel her with me for the over 250 hours it took to complete this piece.
When I was a child Rosanne was always kind to me. Almost as if she could intuitively sense the creativity that wanted to burst out of my little budding-artist body. I loved that she sometimes called things “Whoosie-Whatzsits” when she couldn’t remember the name of something. It made me giggle every time. In the '90s she used to drive me around in her Mazda Miata convertible when visiting from Arizona blasting “Ace of Base.” I thought I was SO cool to be sitting next to her.
Rosanne was joyous and I will never forget her laugh or her voice. One of the last things she said to me in a text was:
“You know how much I loved the flowers! I’ve always loved pretty flowers. I have had a great life! Surrounded by love and beauty and that has fulfilled my life. Can’t get any better. Hugs cutie, love you tons!”
I believe my love for flowers came from Rosanne’s vulnerability in sharing her passion with me at such a young age. I love you Rosanne and am honored to feel your presence with me as I create.
The above poem I wrote for this piece comes mounted on the back of the canvas. Photographed with both indoor and outdoor lighting in the sun.
To view a video of this collection please see Instagram: @theeyeofingrid
30x48, mixed media, acrylic, eye-catching bright red & pink flowers with ultra-precise avocado & dark green leaves on a luscious gold background. 1.5-inch gallery-wrapped canvas.