A Southerner at Heart

No flower defines the South better than the magnolia, and this was painted from a large magnolia tree in my front yard. They are so striking—huge, pristine, white flowers amongst dark, waxy leaves. They are a reminder that the best things don't have to be complicated—a few petals in simple shapes—just be different from everything else. This painting was on display as part of the Southern Living Idea House 2022 in Oriental, North Carolina.