Asters

Dimensions: 7x10 inches

Watercolor and ink on 100% cotton paper

Presented in a gold vintage-style wood frame with a glass front

Framed dimensions: 11x14 inches

Signed on back

As the September birth flower, aster straddles the boundary between summer and fall, offering a burst of color as cooler temperatures begin to arrive. Meaning  “star” in Greek, the daisy-like aster has a rich history and a deep symbolism, associated with qualities like patience, faith, wisdom, enduring love, and elegance. I always thrill at the profusion of asters that bloom in our neighborhood in September. To me, these wildflowers represent a welcome transition into the abundance of the harvest season, and this painting offers that same sense of warmth and unassuming elegance.