The Flower Shop

by Melissa Stephens

“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer”   Albert Camus

As winter continues to hold us captive in its chilly grasp, I welcome you to The Flower Shop, where florals delight your senses despite the frigid temperatures and blustery winds outside. My studio is my greenhouse, a nurturing environment in which I cultivate a perennial garden of saturated color, immersing myself in flowers all year long. Using acrylic paint, found collage papers, ink and charcoal, I gather my blooms into vibrant mixed media bouquets. Titled with messages of inspiration, well-wishes, and comfort, each piece, delivered as if by magic from The Flower Shop, conveys a story of hope and promise, of invincible summer.