Camellia Sasanqua I

"If I try to imagine this flower, I have sense memories of dewy blossoms in chilly weather. Huge Camellia and Azalea bushes grew around my grandmother's house on the Gulf Coast, and they were often covered in winter mist, making each blossom look like a starlight peppermint." 

Modern decoupage - handcut and painted paper on gilded canvas

10" x 10" x 1 1/2"