Incontant Lilacs

The inspiration struck during Indiana's glorious May bloom season, when lilac bushes explode into vibrant profusions of purples and white, filling the air with an almost intoxicating fragrance that demands attention. I couldn't resist bringing cuttings indoors, where their exuberant clusters spilled over the vase edges in joyful disarray, petals catching the light in shimmering gradients from soft mauves to rich cobalt blue. Lilacs symbolize renewal, first love, and the optimistic promise of spring—qualities I wanted to translate into oil through bold, luminous color and textured brushstrokes that mimic the flowers' natural fullness and movement. Painting them became a way to hold onto that burst of seasonal energy: the way sunlight dances across the tiny blossoms, creating depth and glow, and how their presence transforms a quiet room into a celebration of life's fleeting, fragrant gifts. This piece is my ode to that exuberant moment when nature reminds us to savor the now.  Bring Lilac cuttings into your house and smell the magic!