Hidden Meaning series
During the Victoria era, flowers were given with more than romance or care in mind. Each flower had it’s own unique meaning, from unrequited love (the daffodil) to resentment (petunia). A bouquet could be given overflowing with sentiments of love and attraction, or the opposite.
I recently went on a pilgrimage to paint the 9 Biblical “fruits of the Spirit” - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. As these are the self-definition of God’s character, I want them to be mine. And perhaps I want to call others to step deeper into these characteristics. To not only see beauty in my work, but to hear the deeper call, the hidden meaning.
This series is still a work in progress.
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Joy (Chrysanthemum)
The chrysanthemum means “cheerfulness in adversity”.
oil on canvas, 11x14, 2022, SOLD
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Gentleness (Hibiscus)
Like gentle ocean breezes…the hibiscus
oil on canvas, 12x24, 2022, SOLD.
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Peace (Hellebore)
“relieve anxiety” is the meaning behind the Hellebore.
oil on canvas, 12x24, 2022, SOLD.
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Faithfulness (Hydrangea)
The hydrangea means “devotion”.
oil on canvas, 20x20, 2022, Sold.
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Love (Anthurium)
“the heart, lover, my love”
oil on canvas, 11x14, 2022, $360
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Kindness (Begonia)
“Harmonious communication” is the meaning behind the begonia.
oil on canvas, 24x24, 2022, SOLD.
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Goodness (Zinnia)
A magical moment, filled with goodness - which the Zinnia represents
oil on canvas, 30x40, 2022, Sold.
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Patience (Allium)
This one certainly took a lot of patience to paint!
oil on canvas, 22x26, 2023, Sold
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Trust (Freesia)
“innocence, trust, thoughtfulness”
oil on canvas, 30x30, 2022, $1395
