When my husband and I were planning our wedding, my mom and her friends agreed to take care of the flowers. One of her dear friends planted rows of cosmos just for the occasion, and they ended up becoming the highlight of the day—simple, elegant, and full of joy. Ever since then, I’ve planted cosmos in my own garden each spring. Even in years when I forget, one always seems to pop up on its own, as if to remind me that beauty has a way of returning. Their blooms last well into fall, bright and carefree, a little celebration that lingers.
Cosmos bipinnatus. Native to Mexico and the southern United States; known for its airy foliage and daisy-like flowers that attract bees and butterflies through late summer and fall.
About the Golden Halo Collection:
Each miniature painting celebrates light, resilience, and the quiet wonder found in nature’s details. Watercolor, gold ink, and acrylic medium combine to form delicate studies of flora and fauna—butterflies, moths, and wildflowers—that invite us to pause, notice, and be restored by nature’s beauty.
Born from a desire to slow down and reconnect, Golden Halo continues my exploration of stillness and renewal through the natural world. Every piece reflects my belief that beauty can be found in even the smallest subjects—each framed by a radiant circle of gold, symbolizing the light that endures within and around us.
Details:
Medium: Watercolor and gold ink on paper, coated with acrylic medium
