Waterlily, Pastel, for July5x7 cyanotype and pastel on 140lb watercolor paper. Shipped in a flat envelope, frame not included. The flowers of the month for July are the Waterlily and Larkspur. I chose to paint the Waterlily in three styles, one watercolor on cyanotype, one pastel on cyanotype and one abstract watercolor. The Waterlily represents purity, majesty and birth. Waterlilies remind me of Monets paintings and theyre also the flower of my birth month, so I like them

and pebbles moving under the pitter-patter of feet

just like our scars sometimes become a central piece of who we are

and the same also happens with our heart

" I saw the deep waters

the lyrics from Maverick City Music's "Isaiah's Song" poured over me and ignited visions of aerial views of water

they come together for a moment or years

Violet Night Story: I grew up in the country on a couple of acres in Western New York

I also want to mention two incredible women who have mentored me in cyanotype photography: Sarah Moody and Brittany Stowe

it gained depth as I brought the shapes into the foreground and dyed the background with green tea

Jesus teaches that whatever we treasure will ultimately capture our hearts and guide our actions

In this piece you see the threads emerge along the ripples of water movement

gusts of wind move the curtains