Flowers inspire, providing symbolism and hope that life is STILL (and always) worth celebrating. Sunflowers are the Ukranian symbol for resilience, survival and hope, STILL persisting in spite of devastation. Lantern plants thrive in my garden, despite no effort on my part, quietly growing, until pow! the orange lanterns shout, “We're STILL here, doing life.” The ferns anchor flowers in primitive plant life, STILL living on Earth, purifying air, filling in gaps in forest floors, and gardens.

Encaustic painting on cradle board