Just before my Sweet Sixteen party many years ago, I recieved an unexpected delivery of magnificent fresh flowers from family friends. Since then, one of my favorite suprises has always been receiving such a special gift. The vibrant colors of blossoms poking out of a delicately wrapped tissue and ribbon package are pure delight. In planning a new work, I kept returning to my vision of a bouquet of brilliant purple flowers amidst long green stems. A collage of pink tissue paper on a roughened, sage green surface, polished matte finish and mettalic accents, dusty rose glass, and real dried rosebuds, came together to create my impression. "Bouquet! Bouquet!" is a piece that inspires happiness and joy in a simple, yet stunning element in nature- wildflowers. This artwork which is combines both traditional and contemporary elements, would be a charming accompaniment to a small, vertical space above a delicate commode or accent table. Dimensions: 12 x 36