I use photographs of actual plants and gardens as reference for my Healing Garden series. I love stories and gardens are just such a fantastic place for a story: of beauty, mystery, pause, excitement, and so much more. Gardens and flowers mean different things to different people so it's fun for me to use other people's photos as inspiration too. Read on to see how each of these Healing Gardens came to be.
A neighbor of mine posted this lovely photograph on her Facebook page and I asked her permission to use the photo as inspiration. It lead to the biggest canvas I created to date! This 24x30" artwork has so much detail. Check it out here!
A neighbor of mine posted this lovely photograph on her Facebook page and I asked her permission to use the photo as inspiration. It lead to the biggest canvas I created to date! This 24x30" artwork has so much detail. Check it out here!
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This peony is my grandmother's and I got to see it bloom in person when I visited my hometown of Prague in May 2025. I think my grandmother would be pleased with how much her garden has meant to me and how it is now reflected in my creative adventures. Check it out here (claimed)!
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While in Prague, these poppies stopped me in my tracks. I was rushing to catch a tram but then out of the corner of my eye, I saw these flowers and had to stop and cross the street. They were huge! The picture does not do them justice. And here we go with a fun colorful interpretation. Check it out here!
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And one more moment from Prague - this purple poppy showed up in my sister-in-law's garden. I excited looking at it so much. It only lasted a day or two but that color was wonderful. Another delight inspiration. Check it out here!
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And here is a random neighborhood walk inspiration: an all green sight that brought me much joy. The leaves of this plant are so delightful: bold and intricate at the same time. I had a good time turning them into hues of blues and greens with added pops of gold and silver. Find this work here. Enjoy!
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