Saltmarsh Rosegentian, Sabbatia stellaris.

Encaustic on a vintage book with crushed garnet 7” x 4.25

Part of my Literary Garden 31-day art challenge. This wildflower is abundant along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It grows on open sandy soils at the upper edges of salt and brackish marshes and ponds. 

Original, one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired artwork.