This piece is a culmination of my backyard garden and the local farmers market in the summer of 2023. The Dahlias were at a peak, the Hydrangeas newly pressed, the Ferns painted. The Honeysuckle, Green Pods and Blackberries were from my favorite farmers market. After exposing this photograph on Polaroid film, I selectively hand-colored with pastels, and embellished with gold acrylic paint. Showcasing the beauty of local botanicals is my dream career in this phase of my life.