I wrote earlier about the rogue birdseed that fell into a crack in my driveway. The plant came up, it endured even though it was surrounded by asphalt. Then it grew 49 flower heads, it appears, just to show me that you can survive in tough conditions.
Amazingly beautiful! So, I memorialized it on canvas.
This plant really touched something in me. I guess, I just have a thing for those who not only survive… but who thrive.
Here she is:
Tiny House Ontario 
YOU HAVE CAPTURED YOUR MESSAGE. iT IS A SURVIVOR. i LIKE IT
I did, but not until I was done painting. Thank you for your sage advice Shirley!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your mentorship.
xo Laura
Great message Laura.
Very nice… Very comforting.
Beautiful 🙂 the bees will thank you for it…they love sun flowers and the birds can eat off it in the winter…makes you want to sew a meadow full of them!
Gorgeous sunflower and great food source for the winter bird population (and the squirrels, of course).