Morris Reserve Spring Beauty

The Story:      I captured this Spring Beauty at Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio, where the small woodland flower stood out against the subdued tones of early spring.  In the frame, the bloom shows five delicate petals, each white with fine pink stripes, giving the flower its soft and dainty appearance.

The scientific name is Claytonia virginica, and this little wildflower carries a quiet charm that fits the season well.  Its pale petals and pink veining bring a gentle brightness to the scene, especially at a time of year when much of the surrounding forest is still brown and waiting to leaf out.  The result is a simple portrait of one of Ohio’s early spring flowers … small, fresh, and full of quiet promise.

 

Rest of the Story:  I found this flower while exploring the wooded hillside at Morris Reserve on a spring morning.  Rain the night before had left the forest damp, and that moisture seemed to deepen the feeling of the place.  The woods were still mostly dormant, with brown leaves and bare branches holding onto winter, so this little bloom felt like an early sign that the season was beginning to turn.

Spring Beauties do not usually take over the woods in a dramatic way.  Instead, they appear in smaller scattered groups, which makes each one feel a little more personal when you come across it.  I have always liked that about them.  They are modest flowers, but in the quiet of early spring they suggest that more color, warmth, and life are just around the corner. Historically, Spring Beauty also carried practical value, as Native Americans used its small underground corms for food, giving this delicate flower a bit of human history as well.

Morris Reserve is full of blooms throughout the year, if you’d like to see all the variety, check out my Morris Reserve Wildflower Art Prints.   For more of the flora available in Ohio’s spring, check out my Ohio Spring Wildflower Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Morris Reserve

City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:                2019

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

A dainty Ohio wildflower near Bellbrook Ohio whose five white petals display pink stripes giving it the name Easter Spring Beauty

I captured this Spring Beauty at Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio, where the small woodland flower stood out against the subdued tones of early spring. In the frame, the bloom shows five delicate petals, each white with fine pink stripes, giving the flower its soft and dainty appearance.
The scientific name is Claytonia virginica, and this little wildflower carries a quiet charm that fits the season well. Its pale petals and pink veining bring a gentle brightness to the scene, especially at a time of year when much of the surrounding forest is still brown and waiting to leaf out. The result is a simple portrait of one of Ohio’s early spring flowers … small, fresh, and full of quiet promise.
Rest of the Story: I found this flower while exploring the wooded hillside at Morris Reserve on a spring morning. Rain the night before had left the forest damp, and that moisture seemed to deepen the feeling of the place. The woods were still mostly dormant, with brown leaves and bare branches holding onto winter, so this little bloom felt like an early sign that the season was beginning to turn.
Spring Beauties do not usually take over the woods in a dramatic way. Instead, they appear in smaller scattered groups, which makes each one feel a little more personal when you come across it. I have always liked that about them. They are modest flowers, but in the quiet of early spring they suggest that more color, warmth, and life are just around the corner. Historically, Spring Beauty also carried practical value, as Native Americans used its small underground corms for food, giving this delicate flower a bit of human history as well.

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Size

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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