{"product_id":"stilll-blooming","title":"Still Blooming | Original Crepe Myrtle Watercolor","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStill \u003cspan\u003eBlooming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever needed a reminder that you can still bloom, even when life hasn't given you everything you need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter moving into my new home in Brenham, Texas, I discovered five crepe myrtle trees growing on the property. They had endured a long, hot Texas summer with very little rain, yet there they were—still blooming, their delicate pink and red blossoms brightening the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have responded to my watering and thoughtful pruning with fuller blossoms and richer colors. It is deeply satisfying to see these graceful trees flourish with a little attention and care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter more than two months away from my painting table, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became my first watercolor in my new Texas studio. I was drawn to the exuberance of their blossoms, the soft, ruffled petals, and the graceful branches that support them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing transparent watercolor, expressive ink, and loose washes of pink and green, I wanted to capture not just their appearance, but their joyful persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrepe myrtles have long been associated with endurance, renewal, and the ability to thrive through difficult conditions. I love that meaning, especially now. Sometimes life asks us to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings, find our strength again, and discover beauty in unexpected places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers you a gentle reminder of resilience and renewal, while its lively blossoms and fresh colors bring warmth and a touch of nature's joy to a favorite room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven after the longest, driest summer, there's still a reason to bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is only one original: It is 8 x 10 \", and will be shipped matted to 11 x 14, ready for framing. Shipping is free, and it will be carefully packaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyn Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67764596801645,"sku":"#305","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0803\/2877\/files\/305_Still_Blooming.jpg?v=1792176143","url":"https:\/\/www.lynfoley.com\/products\/stilll-blooming","provider":"Lyn Foley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}