AWAKENING – Southern Magnolia Receiving Morning Dew Fine Art Limited Edition

Awakening, ©2017
 Fine Art Photography | South 

As I continued building this collection, I found myself increasingly drawn to subjects that quietly speak to the soul—those rare, meaningful reflections of the world around me. Among them, botanicals emerged as a core theme, embodying the quiet elegance of Southern charm. Of all the flora that grace our landscapes, none felt more iconic—or more personal—than the magnolia, Georgia’s beloved state flower. Its towering presence and fleeting summer blooms are a familiar sight in our community, blooming with grace only for those who pause to notice.

Ironically, I had a magnolia tree right in my own yard—but I’d overlooked it. It wasn’t until my husband, while pruning, unintentionally created a perfect line of sight that I saw it differently. The timing felt serendipitous, yet photographing the bloom proved far more difficult than expected. The magnolia is temperamental, its perfection lasting only moments before fading. Frustrated by its elusiveness, I abandoned the idea, convinced it wasn’t meant to be part of the series.

But my husband remained undeterred. Quietly, he began checking the tree each day—waiting for that one, flawless bloom. Then one Saturday morning, after a sleepless night, he woke me with gentle urgency: “You need to see this one.”Groggy and hesitant, I stepped outside—and in that instant, everything shifted. There it was: luminous, soft, and surreal. A perfect bloom bathed in morning light.

That magnolia became Awakening—a reminder that beauty often waits patiently for us to be ready to receive it. This piece reflects more than a flower—it captures a quiet moment of love, perseverance, and Southern spirit. 

Awakening serenely captures the timeless beauty of the Southern Magnolia in dreamy hues of green, white, and yellow. This nature-inspired contemporary art invites viewers into a moment of quiet revelation—when nature reveals its grace to those patient enough to receive it.

Edition & Provenance

• ChromaLuxe® Metal
• Limited Edition: 25 (signed and numbered)
• Artist signature and edition number on reverse
• Certificate of Authenticity: signed, serialized, embossed studio mark

Delivery

• Insured fine art freight

32 X 48 in
81.28cm x 121.92cm 

Subject: Early bloom of a Magnolia flower receiving the morning dew

Style: Botanical, Flower, Fine Art, Surreal, Still Life

Delivery Time: Domestic shipments in the lower 48 typically take 12-15 business days. Inquire about International shipping.

Insured Delivery Cost: Included in the purchase price.  Typically 15 - 20 business days for domestic shipments and 20 - 25 business days for international shipments.

Returns: Purchases of this Limited Edition, produced and shipped directly by the artist, are final sales.

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