Details:

• Original 9 x 6 inch mixed media painting on watercolor paper

The meaning behind this collection

"And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden....and out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food."

I've been reading The Hidden Art of Homemaking. The author points out "God deemed it important to make a beautiful garden, artistic to the highest degree..." Sometimes I feel like my time is wasted when I spend time trying to make beautiful art or make our home pleasing to the eye. I was given a fresh perspective through this book and not only excited to create more art, but also to explore creativity in other aspects of my life.

We planted zinnias and sunflowers in our garden this summer and are still enjoying the blooms. This painting is a response to the beauty of the flowers.