Winter Peony | Giclée Art Print Size:12x12 to fight and not to

to fight and not to heed the wounds

and art breaks down barriers

Praise His holy name that He keeps bringing me back to Him regardless of my response to circumstances

Soft pastels on Canson sand grain paper

that to have nothing is to possess all

Winter Peony | Giclée Art Print Size:12x12 to fight and not toAcrylic on canvas. Theres folklore that says mischievous nymphs used to hide in the petals of peonies which connects the flower to bashfulness and shame. This flower is a symbol of many other beautiful things like romance, wealth, and healing, but I was struck by the paradox of the stunning beauty of my favorite flower and this darker meaning. I think in real life, most if not all of us have tried to hide behind something beautiful to hide our guilt