Oil on canvas 60in. x 60in.

2005     Offered from Dyana Hesson’s  personal Collection

28,000

The circle, having no beginning and no end, is my favorite shape, both aesthetically and symbolically. A wedding ring, the fellowship of friends, and eternity can all be expressed with a circle. I have manipulated all sorts of flowers, cacti, and succulents into beautiful circles for this series.

Always important in my work is the significance of relationships. When you examine a bouquet of flowers, even if they are all the same type and color, there are distinct differences within the bunch. By themselves they are beautiful, but together they make an impact. The interplay of light and shadows, the repetition of shapes — simply put, the way each part relates to the next — makes a unified composition. It is the same with people, whether in a family or among friends. It is when we are together, offering our unique gifts and experiences to each other, that we are beautiful. So, whether they are circles of the same flowers or a variety of flowers or colors, I hope the viewer will delight in the beauty of the arrangement. My prayer is that they will consider and enjoy the beauty that is right before them, both on the canvas and in their lives.

$2400

It’s always exciting to see something for the first time. In 2023 on the Barnhardt Waterfall trail, I spotted a few Fritillaries (or Leopard Liles). I had never seen them before in Arizona and was delighted. I snapped photos, made some notes, and planned a trip back the following year at about the same time.

It was worth the wait. The following year, with plenty of autumn rain, there were more plants than the previous year. Randy and I had a great hike to the gushing waterfall at the top of the trail, and I began to plan the painting in my mind. Two years after the inspiration, the painting finally came to life. I chose to paint a tall, stately portrait of the plant, in tribute to the waterfall.

With good stewardship, we should see these beautiful plants year after year.