My granny had a south window where she always had a profusion of African Violets. She taught me that the secret to success with plants was to remember that they are members of the family and talk with them every day. She did say "talk with," and that includes listening. She always listened to her African Violets, and they always responded. I think of her every time I talk with the African Violets in my south window, and I painted this companion to "Grandpa's ghost" (2018) with all of them in mind.
included in the 2021 “Home” exhibit at Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City.
- Subject Matter: flowers
- Created: November 2020
- Collections: flowers, still lifes, watercolor