Rose of Sharon

This 36" square watercolor on textured canvas, varnished to a soft satin finish, captures the quiet strength and delicate radiance of the Rose of Sharon. Painted in layers of luminous washes, the flower emerges with both fragility and endurance—its petals unfolding as a symbol of grace that persists through time and season. By working in watercolor on canvas, I allow the pigment to move with freedom while sealing its vibrancy in permanence. Rose of Sharon belongs to my ongoing exploration of flowers as emblems of resilience, inviting viewers to step close and feel the harmony of softness and strength woven through each brushstroke.