Original Painting
Arise
-The original painting measures 18"x24" and is 1.5"deep.
-It was painted on birch wood panel with acrylic paint. The wings have been painted over a layer of writing about thoughts on wildness
-The painting sits flush against the wall and has a wire hanger along the back.
-It will come titled and signed on the back.
-A pack of free prairie flower seeds will be included with your order.
- Artist Statement
I first fell in love with the prairie when studying art at UNI. Wandering the twisting paths of the restored prairie calmed my mind. As I drank in grasshopper droning, late summer’s scent of grass, the pollen, the leaves, and the many colors, I felt grounded and renewed. The prairie sang to me in a way that allowed me to simply be.
I began my prairie series after I moved to Des Moines. I immersed myself in the local prairie, sketching and collecting photos, and samples for reference. I wanted this series to capture the feelings I had while wandering those prairie paths.
This idea blossomed into the series Prairie Seed Dreaming. The series explores the relationship between woman, plant, and pollinator, through botanically accurate renderings of native plants, and dreamlike imagery of women immersed in the prairie landscape. As the divide between woman and prairie blurs, the roles separating them blur, each becoming wholly dependent on the other.
Through these paintings I invite the viewer into the prairie. I will use this series to raise awareness about the importance of prairie restoration and open a dialogue about the benefits of planting natives for both pollinators and people.
Archival prints are available in sizes 5"x7", 8"x10" and 11"x14"
Arise, Original Painting
PRODUCT INFO
~The Story~
Fire winged wanderer. You used to knew me when you were young, and when I was many.
You may see me passing above, passing through, but not to stay, never to keep. I am not for you. A pet to be raised, a pretty thing to be praised. A thing kept in jars, like a half formed idea, wings crumpled.
I saw two monarch butterflies in my garden this morning and am reminded that there is strength in rising. Several years ago I would have seen many monarchs. Now
We were meant to be wild.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Refunds are available for items returned in undamaged condition for up to two weeks after purchase.
SHIPPING INFO
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Prints ship USPS first class.
Origial paintings ship first class with insurance.
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