Floral Art "Lenten Rose" Original by Melissa Anne Smith
Floral Art "Lenten Rose" Original by Melissa Anne Smith
Original 9” x 12” watercolor and gouache on paper, mounted on baltic birch and waxed. Framed in black with gold insert.
Artists comments in The Curators Notes
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Key Notes
Key Notes
- 13.5” x 15” approximate framed size
Notes From the Curator
Notes From the Curator
“Lenten Rose” is an ode to Helleborus. I walked into my favorite flower shop in Traverse City, Michigan one late winter day, thinking of a bouquet. The florist was there, she knew I painted them. "Look" she said and before me was a beautiful plant. I was not familiar with the variety. I took it home. I painted it. I planted it. It lives on. The wonder I experienced as I gazed at its dark leaves and rich plum flowers gave me renewed inspiration in the darkness of winter.
About the Maker
Melissa Anne Smith, a Northern Michigan-based artist, draws inspiration from her faith, nature, and the lakeshore. Living with her husband of 25 years and four of their six children, she works across multiple mediums, including oil, watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. For her, art is a soulful expression that connects people beyond differences, offering a shared sense of beauty and life.