{"title":"Garden Paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaine gardens are some of my favorite places to find painting inspiration. These original watercolor paintings feature colorful blooms, cottage gardens, and botanical scenes inspired by places like the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and other flowers and gardens I’ve discovered around the state.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clivia-painting","title":"Clivia Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Clivia captures the brilliant orange and yellow blooms of my all-time favorite plant in full summer glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClivias are extraordinary. The long, strap-like leaves are beautiful on their own, and then the flowers arrive and everything changes. The orange and yellow really pop against the deep green. Mine bloom in mid-summer when I move them outside, and every year it feels like a celebration. This painting tries to capture that feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure sunshine for any room that needs a boost of color. A wonderful gift for any plant lover. Pair with other flowers and garden prints \u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003efor your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650051788958,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/clivia-original-painting-orange-yellow-flowers-by-Beth-Whitney-web.jpg?v=1778545240"},{"product_id":"japanese-lantern-painting","title":"Japanese Lantern Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Japanese Lantern captures the beautiful woodland garden at the Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine.¬† It's tucked in the heart of Mount Desert Island just across from the Asticou Inn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was inspired by the azaleas and rhododendrons blooming along the stream, with ferns, mugo pine, and pine needle bedding creating that wonderful earthy, fragrant atmosphere you can almost smell. I love discovering the stone Japanese lanterns nestled in little nooks throughout the garden. They are such a perfect contrast to the verdant moss and lush woodland plantings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was painted at the same time as my Lily Pond watercolor, which shows the opposite view along the same path. They look wonderful together as they tell a story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650107822238,"sku":null,"price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/japanese-lantern-painting-asticou-azalea-garden-maine-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278372"},{"product_id":"lily-pond-painting","title":"Lily Pond Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Lily Pond captures my favorite vantage point in the Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine, where a gently winding path leads through lush greens and pops of pink to the quiet pond beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo slowly through this garden because there is something to enjoy at every turn. This is the smaller, shadier pond, and the stillness here is something special. This painting was done at the same time as my Japanese Lantern watercolor, looking down the same path in the opposite direction. The beautiful pink azalea ties them together beautifully and the two paintings look wonderful as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original watercolor is a wonderful way to bring peace and tranquility into your home. The lush textures and colors are very inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650115621022,"sku":null,"price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/lily-pond-painting-asticou-azalea-garden-maine-watercolor-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278372"},{"product_id":"painted-lady-painting","title":"Painted Lady Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful watercolor painting of a striking black and orange Painted Lady butterfly with a purple autumn crocus. Don't they make a wonderful pair?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy painting models were are the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay in early October. I was inspired by the perfect color combination. I decided not to fill in the background and let the butterfly and crocus stand on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \"Autumn Blooming Crocus,\" Colchicums are actually members of the lily family. Who knew? (Martha Stewart in her blog)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful little painting would make a wonderful gift for someone who loves butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650158678174,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/Painted-Lady-original-painting-by-Beth-Whitney-web.jpg?v=1774630062"},{"product_id":"pink-rhododendron-painting","title":"Pink Rhododendron Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Pink Rhododendron captures the stunning pink blooms of a beautiful specimen on the hillside garden at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very lifelike blossoms range in tones from pink to coral, and pop against the lovely deep green leaves. It's a very happy, joyful painting, one of my personal favorites from the Botanical Gardens. This particular rhododendron blooms in early spring on the hillside overlooking the pond and waterfall. See my \u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003eWoodland Waterfall painting for the view across the way. The hillside is covered in colorful swaths of azaleas and rhododendrons, ferns, lady slippers, and so much more. It's one of the most beautiful spots in the Boothbay region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Pink Rhododendron painting would be a wonderful gift for someone special who loves flowers. Pair with several Garden paintings or prints \u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003eto brighten your home decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650160545950,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/pink-rhododendron-painting-botanical-garden-watercolor-flower-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278323"},{"product_id":"rose-arbor-by-the-sea-painting","title":"Rose Arbor by the Sea Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Rose Arbor by the Sea captures a beautiful white arbor covered in fragrant red roses at peak bloom, with sailboats racing along Penobscot Bay just beyond. This was inspired by a summer drive in Brooksville, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took a little artistic license and moved the arbor across the road to frame the view perfectly. Much better than sprawling across the homeowner's beautiful lawn for the ideal reference photo. You can almost smell the fragrance of the roses and sea wafting through the painting. What a glorious day! This one of those spots that makes you want to spread a blanket and stay all afternoon. There really is nothing like an arbor placed along the seashore. It's like a portal inviting you to another world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rose Arbor by the Sea painting would be a wonderful addition to a collection of Maine seascapes. I love the idea of it in a guest bedroom decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650165231774,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/rose-arbor-sea-painting-brooksville-maine-watercolor-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278323"},{"product_id":"white-daffodils-painting","title":"White Daffodils Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of White Daffodils captures a cheerful patch of white daffodils in full spring bloom, with bright yellow and red ruffly coronas giving each flower its own personality. The threesome look like they are waving and laughing in the sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was inspired by some spring daffodils at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. This was my first attempt at painting white flowers on a white background. I thought it would be very difficult, but it was surprisingly easy and deeply satisfying. I love how you can see sunlight on the white petals - luminous! As with nearly all of my paintings, these were painted using strictly transparent watercolor, which means the white is the paper (no white paint or gouache). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils symbolize optimism, renewal, and creativity, which is exactly why they make us so happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Daffodil print is a perfect \"thinking of you\" gift or pop of joy in a guest bedroom.¬†\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beth Whitney Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650183516318,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8813\/9166\/files\/white-daffodils-painting-botanical-watercolor-beth-whitney.jpg?v=1778278262"},{"product_id":"woodland-waterfall-painting","title":"Woodland Waterfall Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003eOriginal watercolor painting of Woodland Waterfall captures a beautiful waterfall tumbling over mossy rocks on a wooded hillside at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. 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