Sunflower Artwork

Sunflower was created on watercolor paper with pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint with vintage botanical cut outs and a Gold leaf halo. Sunflowers can grow tall and strong even in adverse conditions, making them symbols of longevity and resilience. The sunflower can also be seen as a symbol of enlightenment, spiritual awakening and personal growth. Its bright yellow petals and radiant energy are thought to bring positivity and joy into people's lives. The primary symbolic meanings of the protea flower are strength, courage and resilience since the plant survives in extreme climate conditions. Proteas also symbolize diversity, due to the hundreds of variations in color and shape found within their genus. I release myself from past versions of me that I needed to create in order to survive. I declare that I will no longer carry any shame, guilt or judgment for the ways I needed to survive. I not only forgive myself, but I lovingly celebrate all those versions of myself.