Thistle Acrylic Print

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This is a thistle plant before it blooms. In this state, it looks a bit ominous.

symbolism:

* thistle: it is the national symbol for Scotland. ... Throughout Celtic regions thistle represents bravery, devotion, durability, strength and determination.
* thorns: sin, sorrow, hardship

I have a bachelor's degree in Studio Art and a masters degree in Art Education. I used to be an art teacher and taught grades K - 12. In order to teach art in the public schools, I needed to learn a lot of mediums. I have carried this into my art studio as well, painting in one area of the studio and making altered digital photographs in another part of the studio. My primary mediums are painting, drawing, digital art, illustrations, cartoons, hand thrown pottery and relief sculpture. If you see pottery in my photographic work, it is my own hand-thrown piece. I have shown my work in galleries and through juried shows at art centers and museums. Some notables include The Delaware Art Museum, Haverford Center of the Arts,...