Flora & Fauna

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 15" h x 22.5" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel, full of rich, warm colors that evoke mystery and beauty. Ready to frame. 

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

Film Photograph with Sepia Toner
Printed on Canvas - Unframed
36" x 29" 

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

Film Photograph with Sepia Toner
Printed on Canvas - Unframed
36" x 24"

 

 

Oil on canvas in white frame
36" h x 48" w

"The Hawaiian poppy called pua kala (thorny flower) has sharp spines at the tips of the leaves.  It thrives in some of the most dry and desolate areas near sea level. Archibald Menzies, a visiting botanist in the 1800s, found a Hawaiian woman manipulating the flowers of this native poppy. And when he asked what she was doing, she informed him that by taking the `ehu, that is the dust, the pollen from one flower to another would increase the number of edible seeds.  This is a glimpse of the intimacy of the empirical science of the Hawaiians and their living landscape.” -- Dr. Sam Gon

Provided by Melissa Chimera

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 22" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11" w

 

Original watercolor - framed
26" h x 21.5" w

"Ulu (Breadfruit) grows on enormous trees with beautiful green leaves. The fruit is very starchy, but it takes on the flavor of whatever seasonings you use. They’re wonderful when smoked over an open fire," shares Patrice.

"The title, Second Chances, refers to the second chance at a longer life offered to these leaves through my painting."

Original watercolor - unframed

22" h x 30" w

"Now is all we ever have, and it is fleeting! Yesterday meets tomorrow all in the now of our lives." - Patrice Federspiel

 

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11.5" w

"Behold the trunk of a Traveler’s Palm, also known as the White Bird of Paradise, or by its scientific name, Ravenala," shares Patrice. "The paddle-shaped leaves of this plant form a large fan as the plant grows.

The lore is that the leaves funnel water down into the trunk, creating a reservoir of water for drier times to come. It’s said that if you’re traveling and feeling parched, tap into the trunk to find water.

Whether or not the lore is true, we all have an inner reservoir of strength. Also known as resilience, we simply need to remember its presence and call upon it in times of need. May this image remind you of your own vast stores of inner resilience."

Original watercolor - matted and framed
Image size 15" h x 22.5" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel, full of rich, warm colors that evoke mystery and beauty. 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 22" h x 15" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel is ready to frame. 

Original watercolor - unframed
Image size 22" h x 15" w

A stunning original watercolor by Patrice Federspiel is ready to frame. 

Original oil on linen - unframed

48" h x 48" w

Sun-drenched leaves and gentle rain make for balmy weather

A misty veil illuminates the blooms and wild flowers.

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Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11" w

 

Original watercolor - unframed

30" h x 11" w