For Jessica, the winner of the 500th Post Celebration Giveaway, the long wait is over.
I’ve finally finished her custom painting. Though my offer was to paint anything her little heart desired, Jessica opted to hand me the reigns and be surprised, sending only a photo of her living room color schema, and a request for flowers. Well, I do like to paint flowers.
With rust colored sofas in mind, I painted a bouquet of vibrant icelandic poppies against a luminescent and variegated gray background. To me, it feels like an October’s day…warm sunshine on snow-capped mountains…fire and ice…a blood orange with vanilla bean ice cream. Yup…Artist, poet, and chef…that’s what I am. 
Congratulations, Jessica. I hope you like it!
(And, you can own one of your own if you so please…)
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OH I LOVE IT!!! Ruth that is so beautiful. The colors will look amazing in my livingroom. You are such a talented woman. I feel so blessed to be able to display a piece of your art in my home. Thank you again for the chance to celebrate with you… and win!
I’m so pleased you like it, Jessica! See you next week!
very pretty!
I love it Ruth! I love all of your painted flowers – I hope to own someday
So pretty Ruth! I think it is always nice when a person lets the artist be inspired and do their thing.
SO gorgeous Mrs. Simons!!!
I don’t get time to read your blog often, but when I do, it is such a source of encouragement and inspiration =) thanks for taking the time to post and share such great things!! (your valentines fashion one was really cute.)
oh, and do you know yet…..are you having a boy or girl? =)
Thanks, Caity! And you haven’t heard? We are having another man-cub! Hope to see you soon!
Haha, the first thing I thought when I saw the painting (before I read what you wrote) was “mango sweet rice.” Food on the brain…and I’m not even pregnant!
It’s gorgeous!
Exquisite, Ruth. Just exquisite.