Ode to Peonies

"Peony Profusion" by Jean Cole

The paintings of watercolor artist Jean Cole shows just how powerful watercolor paintings can be. Her stunning work titled "Peony Profusion" is one of my favorites. Click on the link under the photo to access her website and see more of her work.

Photo by ballookey on flickr

Peonies are grand, magnificent flowers. Little wonder then that they have inspired myths and folklore and are revered in the East as a symbol of good luck, romance and honor. And little wonder that artists continue to find fascination with this subject in paintings and photographs - even in ecards as my card "Peony" illustrates :)

Photo by ballookey on flickr

Photo by ballookey on flickr