“Where Warmth Lingers” captures that in-between hour — the day softening while small wings keep movement alive. I layered delicate watercolor washes to create a pale sunset field, then used acrylic ink to render the hummingbird’s iridescent throat — a small counterpoint of motion against still, preserved blooms 🌅🐦. Real rust-hued nasturtium petals with golden and maroon Common Blanketflowers  are pressed and embedded among preserved lichen, their textures intact against the canvas. The work mixes field collecting (quiet walks to gather petals) with careful studio layering — a balance between intention and instinct… a gentle cultural bridge between traditional preservation and contemporary mark-making ✨🎨.

Materials: specially prepared canvas, diluted watercolor wash, acrylic ink, pressed flowers, preserved lichen. “Where Warmth Lingers” is meant for intimate corners that invite a slow look — a study, a reading nook, or a small gallery wall — and holds a quiet persistence: seasons shift, and something keeps blooming. Would you like “Where Warmth Lingers” to be part of your collection? 🌿💫🍃

Part of my Sanctuary Series — created to honor those small, quiet encounters with wildlife that feel like a brief pause in time.

Size:  12x12x7/8"

Medium:  watercolor, acrylic ink and botanicals on canvas  

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Note: the painting is protected with multiple coats of Fine Art Fixative to help shield against UV damage. Obviously, hanging paintings in direct sunlight will affect color retention over time.