The Bold Heart: A garden has its quiet flowers, but it also has the ones that seem completely unafraid to be seen. In The Bold Heart, generous pinks and reds open across a pale field, each bloom distinct but still part of the whole. The deep reds bring strength to the softer pinks, while the open background gives them room to breathe. For me, this painting is about a kind of courage that doesn’t need to make a fuss. A bold heart can still be tender.