My GG inspired "Sowing Seeds" because she always pointed out the flowers on our car rides. She especially loved the wisteria flowers. She’d say, “Emma, look there! Do you know what those purple flowers are? Those are wisteria flowers. Aren’t they beautiful?” She would then sing Psalm 118:24: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” She taught me a lot about life, faith, and relationships. I wanted to show the beautiful seeds she planted blossomin

"Seeds We Sow" This series of six paintings shows six different seeds, each representative of a moment, a memory, or a lesson. Each piece is acrylic paint, collaged paper, and oil pastel on a 5x7" wood board. Each individual composition tells a story, but together they weave a narrative of formative milestones throughout my life -- seeds that have been planted within me that have helped me grow into the artist and woman I am today. "Wisteria Seed Pod" 5x7" Acrylic, Paper, and