"Genesis" Limited Edition Print
"Genesis" Limited edition Giclee print on Fine Art, cold pressed watercolor paper, signed and numbered by the artist. Available in two sizes: "20 x 24" and 10" x 12" in a run of 300. Also available unlimited and unsigned . Ships in art mailer tube. Free shipping USA.
"Genesis" was named by one of Kristin's closest and longest friends, who is a great artist. It was the first thing he said when he saw it.
Genesis focuses on the heart of a single white rose. The composition zeroes in on the delicate and intricate center of the bloom, where the petals spiral inward in soft, almost ethereal curves. The canvas is suffused with a subtle, glowing light that highlights the velvety textures of the petals as they unfold, revealing their pure, unblemished white color.
The petals are captured in a gentle gradients, from cool, almost silvery tones at the edges to warmer tones closer to the core. The artist uses soft, almost translucent layers of oil paint, layering the brushstrokes to give a sense of depth and dimension to the petals, as if the light itself is coming through the rose from behind.
The swirling pattern of the petals as they spiral inward creates a mesmerizing focal point, drawing the viewer's eye to the very heart of the flower. The texture of the petals is so finely detailed that you can almost feel the soft, silky surface.
Surrounding the center, the outer petals are painted with a subtle blending of soft shadowed tones—faint grays and cool blues—providing contrast and suggesting the flower’s complexity, without pulling attention away from the heart —perfectly fitting for a piece titled Genesis.
This painting, with its focused attention on the core of the flower, evokes a sense of new beginnings, purity, and timeless beauty. It captures a quiet moment of transformation—like the moment when something new and full of potential begins to emerge.