Eastern Purple Coneflower, Smith Memorial Gardens on Summer Morning

The Story:      I captured this Eastern Purple Coneflower on a summer morning at Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood, Ohio.  The small, carefully kept garden is named for Carlton and Jeanette Smith, and from within its paths, the hurry of nearby Dayton seems much farther away.

Smith Memorial Gardens rarely has a bad day. During this mid-July visit, the coneflowers were at their summer peak, with rose-purple petals surrounding raised orange centers.  The scientific name, Echinacea purpurea, carries its own small bit of history: Echinacea comes from the Greek word for hedgehog, a reference to the flower’s prickly central cone. In this quiet garden setting, that structure gives the bloom both color and character.

 

The Rest of the Story:   I photographed this coneflower at Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood on a calm mid-July morning. The garden was full, orderly, and peaceful, with the kind of summer color that makes the space feel cared for from every direction.  The purple petals and orange center gave the image a natural contrast, but what held my attention was the flower’s simple, upright presence.

I also liked learning that Eastern Purple Coneflower carries more history than its garden beauty first suggests.  The roots of Echinacea were historically used by Native Americans for several purposes, including tooth pain, and the plant’s alkylamides are associated with the tingling or numbing sensation sometimes noticed when the root is chewed. That bit of trivia adds another layer to the image for me … a familiar summer flower with a deeper story beneath the bloom.

I have more scenes from Smith Memorial Gardens in my Oakwood, Ohio Art Prints.  If coneflowers are your appeal, I have more in my gallery of Coneflower Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Smith Memorial Gardens

City, State:      Oakwood, Ohio

Year:                2023

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

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Eastern Purple Coneflower at Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood, Ohio, showing rose-purple petals and raised orange center on a summer morning.

I captured this Eastern Purple Coneflower on a summer morning at Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood, Ohio. The small, carefully kept garden is named for Carlton and Jeanette Smith, and from within its paths, the hurry of nearby Dayton seems much farther away.
Smith Memorial Gardens rarely has a bad day. During this mid-July visit, the coneflowers were at their summer peak, with rose-purple petals surrounding raised orange centers. The scientific name, Echinacea purpurea, carries its own small bit of history: Echinacea comes from the Greek word for hedgehog, a reference to the flower’s prickly central cone. In this quiet garden setting, that structure gives the bloom both color and character.
The Rest of the Story
I photographed this coneflower at Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood on a calm mid-July morning. The garden was full, orderly, and peaceful, with the kind of summer color that makes the space feel cared for from every direction. The purple petals and orange center gave the image a natural contrast, but what held my attention was the flower’s simple, upright presence.
I also liked learning that Eastern Purple Coneflower carries more history than its garden beauty first suggests. The roots of Echinacea were historically used by Native Americans for several purposes, including tooth pain, and the plant’s alkylamides are associated with the tingling or numbing sensation sometimes noticed when the root is chewed. That bit of trivia adds another layer to the image for me … a familiar summer flower with a deeper story beneath the bloom.

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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