Gathered garden it honors the quiet wisdom

it honors the quiet wisdom carried deep within the woods

I found this tree in Salida and recognized it immediately

these maple leaves hold a memory of late autumn near the coast

capturing the essence of a bloom that burns brightly in its brief moment

You don't know what will bloom until you let go of what you thought it should be

Gathered garden it honors the quiet wisdom10x10" Original cyanotype embellished with watercolor and gold pen (professionally framed to 16x16" black and gold frame) Inspired by Russian sage, Quiet Restoration reflects calm, resilience, and gentle renewal. Created using cyanotype and layered with watercolor, collage, and subtle gold embellishments, this piece honors healing that unfolds slowly, reminding us that restoration often happens in quiet ways.