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Aromatic Frangipanis
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 102cms (H)
painted around edges

FRANGIPANI (National Emblem of Laos)
(Plumeria Rubra)
The name comes from an Italian Noble family 16th Century Marquese who invented perfume. He named it “Frangi means breaking – Pani is Bread” and refers to the family’s distribution of bread in times of famine “The strength to withstand tough Challenges.” However, in some Asian Countries they can also connect to spirits ad supernatural folklore used to welcome guests as Hawaiian Lai’s

Purity White Cosmos
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 76cms (H)
painted around edges

COSMOS There are 20 known species Spanish explorers originally brought cosmos flowers back to Spain during the 16th Century. In the late 18th Century the blossoms made their way to England Is the Greek word for Harmony or Ordered Universe “Kosmas” meaning beautiful and representing Peace and Love. The Petals are orderly arranged representing balance, tranquillity, Peace and Love, modesty, innocence joy and beauty.

Blushing Brides
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 153cms (W) x 91cms (H)
painted around edges

BLUSHING BRIDES of the family – Serruria Proteaflora The name comes from a mythical Greek Shapeshifter and son of Poseidon.
Protea the name was used to demonstrate just how vast this flower truly is, in fact there are more than 1500 species including Australia which is home to 850 of them. Despite the number of species there is only one called “Blushing Brides” whose Rich, Romantic history has lasted centuries, lending its beauty, grace and blush to our brides of today.
Lily

Mysterious, Loyal Passionate Lilies
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 153cms (W) x 91cms (H)
painted around edges

LILIES (or “Lilium”, a Latin name derived from the Greek leirion.)
Lilies carry a great deal of meaning that date back several centuries. There are thought to be 80-100 species of lilies grown natively all over the world. Ancient Egyptians believed the flower to be sacred, while Romans used their petals to fill their pillows. The mythology commonly dates to the story of Zeus and Hera, which is demonstrative of the meanings of rebirth and fertility, “Zeus wanted his son Hercules to drink some of Hera’s milk but because he was born of another woman, she refused to feed the child her milk. Sneakily, Zeus then brought the baby to Hera to drink while she was asleep. When she woke, she pushed them away, the drops of milk that fell onto the ground grew into the beautiful white lilies we love today.” Lilies have long been associated with love, devotion, purity and fertility. The meaning can alter slightly depending on its colour. White Lilies are symbolic of a feeling of rejuvenation within the soul and new beginnings. Pink Lilies has long stood as a symbol of femininity, love, adoration and admiration.

The Beach Pea
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 102cms (H)
painted around edges

THE BEACH PEA (lathyrus japonicus) Wild Beach Peas grows by the Seashore amongst naturally rounded rocks, sand dunes and shaped by time, wind and waves. The sculptured forms and delicate the almost incandescent colour of this Beach Pea, thrilled me wanting me to paint it so that I might share its beauty with you, because so few of us see them.

New World Magnolia
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 102 cms (H)
painted around edges

MAGNOLIA Named after French Botanist Pierre Magnoli An ancient plant appearing before bees evolved, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles, so their carpels are extremely tough The flower represents many qualities, but especially Endurance and Perseverance, Beauty, Purity, Love and Loyalty Their colours decide on what the expression is Pink – Youth, Innocence and Joy Purple – Good, Luck and Health White – Purity and Perfection Green – Joy, Health, Luck and Good Fortune

Lilies, Love and Loyalty
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 102cms (H)
painted around edges

LILIES (or “Lilium”, a Latin name derived from the Greek leirion.) Lilies carry a great deal of meaning that date back several centuries. There are thought to be 80-100 species of lilies grown natively all over the world. Ancient Egyptians believed the flower to be sacred, while Romans used their petals to fill their pillows. The mythology commonly dates to the story of Zeus and Hera, which is demonstrative of the meanings of rebirth and fertility, “Zeus wanted his son Hercules to drink some of Hera’s milk but because he was born of another woman, she refused to feed the child her milk. Sneakily, Zeus then brought the baby to Hera to drink while she was asleep. When she woke, she pushed them away, the drops of milk that fell onto the ground grew into the beautiful white lilies we love today.” Lilies have long been associated with love, devotion, purity and fertility. The meaning can alter slightly depending on its colour. White Lilies are symbolic of a feeling of rejuvenation within the soul and new beginnings. Pink Lilies has long stood as a symbol of femininity, love, adoration and admiration.
Diptych

Diptych – Expressing my Bliss
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 102cms (H) and 76cms (W) x 102cms (H)
painted around edges

Seductive and Voluptuous
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 76cms (H)
painted around edges

Wild Wisteria
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 76cms (W) x 102cms (H)
painted around edges

WILD WISTERIA Sweet, scented ranging from faint, to strong, to almost overpowering. Symbolizing romance in most cultures, and the meaning of Devotion that transcends death. The Japanese also consider Wisteria a Symbol of Good Luck Success and Longevity. Introduced from Japan around 1830 it was used in Japan in one of the most famous dances “Fuji Musume” (Wisteria Maiden) the Heroine carries Wisteria to symbolize the sentiments of love

Voluptuous Magnolia in the Red
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 153cms (W) x 91cms (H)
painted around edges

MAGNOLIA Named after French Botanist Pierre Magnoli
An ancient plant appearing before bees evolved, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles, so their carpels are extremely tough The flower represents many qualities, but especially Endurance and Perseverance, Beauty, Purity, Love and Loyalty Their colours decide on what the expression is Pink – Youth, Innocence and Joy Purple – Good, Luck and Health White – Purity and Perfection Green – Joy, Health, Luck and Good Fortune.

Moonflowers 2
Mixed Media on Canvas
unframed 150cms x 92cms

18th Century Gothic Rose
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 46cms (W) x 61cms (H)
painted around edges

Poppies 1
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 102cms (W) x 76cms (H)
painted around edges

POPPIES
Grown as ornamental plants since 5,000 BC in Mesopotamia. A long history found in Egyptian tombs. Greek mythology the poppy was associated with Demeter Goddess of fertility and agriculture and Diana, Goddess of the Hunt. People believed they would get a bountiful crop if poppies grew in their fields, hence the name “corn poppy” They represent, Consolation, Remembrance and in Death they are placed on tombstone to represent eternal sleep. The seeds of the Poppy are a natural source of opiates, including Opium, Morphine and Heroin.

Poppies 2
Acrylic on Canvas
unframed 76cms (W) x 102 cms (H)
painted around edges

POPPIES
Grown as ornamental plants since 5,000 BC in Mesopotamia. A long history found in Egyptian tombs. Greek mythology the poppy was associated with Demeter Goddess of fertility and agriculture and Diana, Goddess of the Hunt. People believed they would get a bountiful crop if poppies grew in their fields, hence the name “corn poppy” They represent, Consolation, Remembrance and in Death they are placed on tombstone to represent eternal sleep. The seeds of the Poppy are a natural source of opiates, including Opium, Morphine and Heroin.

Memories
Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas
framed 106cms x 95cms

White Tulips in Metal Urn
Oil on Canvas
framed 64cms x 69cms

Waitziana Rose
Oil on Canvas
framed 50cms x 50cms

Vase of Flowers
Oil on Canvas
framed 89cms x 109cms

Sun Flowers Drying
Oil on Canvas
framed 67cms x 62cms

Roses and Jug
Oil on Canvas
framed 45cms x 50cms

Romantic Bouquet
Oil on Canvas
framed 55cms x 55cms

Mixed Flowers
Oil on Canvas
framed 125cms x 114cms

Mixed Flowers
Oil on Canvas
framed 125cms x 114cms

Universe of the Iris
Mixed Media on Canvas
unframed 92cms x 150cms

Protea Flowers
Mixed Media on Board
unframed 120cms x 40cms