'A Gardener believes in Tomorrow'

Behind the figure is darkness with all its worries and fears. But a strand of ivy hints at strength and resilience. And she is not alone, because on her head is a robin - the 'gardener's friend' - and one of the first birds to sing in the morning.

The figure is looking forwards into the sunrise, clutching a slender shoot in her hands. Within its delicateness rests the hope that it will flourish and provide colour, well into the future.

She imagines the stem turning into Morning Glory - the plant of renewal and awakening. Also there is a lupin (symbolising fortitude), pink dianthus (gratitude), candelabra primrose (renewal), lavender (calmness and healing), pink daisies (new beginnings and cheerfulness), while pink rununculus represents love and sweetness.

To be a gardener is surely to be an optimist for the future?

Framed size: H 62cm x W 78cm, in a recycled frame

Medium: Soft Pastel used wet & dry, on a gesso ground, on board

Price: £500

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