Pacific Petal Symphony reveals the Douglas Iris in a delicate dance of purples, lavenders, and blues. Its petals unfold with gentle curves and layered textures, where subtle highlights trace the veins and edges, evoking the quiet energy of coastal winds. This flower, discovered during a hike on the coast, honors the flower’s role as a vital source of nectar for pollinators along the Pacific shore. The composition invites reflection on the fragile harmony between nature’s beauty and the ecosystems it sustains, emphasizing the need to protect these wild, blooming frontiers.
Additional Artworks
From Elizabeth Gomes
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Rings of Life: Stories in Wood
Mixed media
15 x 15 in
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Night Meditation
Mixed media
24 x 12 x 1.5 in
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She Lies Down With the Burned Hills
Pastel
10.5 x 14.5 in
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Fly Free
Pastel and acrylic
12 x 12 in
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Golden Seedheads
Pastel
12 x 9 in
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Weathered
Pastel, watercolor, charcoal
12 x 13 in
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Resilience
Pastel
5 x 5 in
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Whisper of the Dragon
Pastel
5 x 5 in