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Rather than discard prints that differed from the original, I chose to transform them: an approach inspired by the philosophy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which embraces imperfection as part of an object’s story rather than something to hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold leaf follows selected edges and contours of the peony, catching and reflecting light as the viewing angle changes. 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Two unique hand-embellished variations are available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Outlines Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — selected petals and details are traced with gold ink for a cleaner, more restrained finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Outlines + Splatter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — combines the outlined details with additional hand-applied gold splatter surrounding the blooms, creating a more expressive and energetic surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGladioluses are often associated with strength and resilience, qualities that originally drew me to the flower. The deep reds and touches of gold also give the work a celebratory quality that resonates particularly well with Lunar New Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pieces began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. Because the gold details are applied individually by hand, each variation is a unique physical work and will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied gold ink. Printed at 11\" × 14\" and matted to 16\" × 20\". 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The gilded lines catch and reflect light as the viewing angle changes, creating a more pronounced sense of dimension and luminosity against the matte printed surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work was inspired by orchids encountered during a summer visit to Japan, while also drawing on the flower’s long association in Chinese culture with refinement, grace, and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003eKintsugi\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. 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Because the gold leaf was applied individually by hand, this is a unique physical version of \"\u003c\/span\u003ePink Lilies\"\u003cspan\u003e that will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied composite gold leaf, matted to 16\" × 20\". 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The gold linework catches the light with a subtle metallic shimmer, adding definition and dimension without overpowering the saturated pinks and magentas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against a soft yellow background, the orchids feel both vibrant and serene. The work was inspired by orchids encountered during a summer visit to Japan, while also drawing on the flower’s long association in Chinese culture with refinement, grace, and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. Each finished work is unique and will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on fine art matte paper with hand-applied gold ink, matted and unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version features a closer crop of the orchids than the original artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may also be interested in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cutefunjoydesigns.com\/products\/orchids-gold-leaf-gilded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold-leaf gilded version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which retains the original composition and is presented matted and framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\" \/ Matted","offer_id":52173690568979,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/60_Orchids_Gold_Ink_Embellished_Front_View_Close_Up.jpg?v=1760561138"},{"product_id":"orchids-3-gold-leaf-gilded","title":"Orchids 3 - Gold Leaf Gilded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eOrchids 3\"\u003cspan\u003e is finished by hand with composite gold leaf, tracing the edges and contours of the cascading pink blossoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against a clear blue background, the orchids sweep diagonally across the composition, leaving generous open space around them. The gilded lines catch and reflect light as the viewing angle changes, adding a luminous, dimensional surface to the simplified floral forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting was inspired by the orchids my mother nurtures and brings into bloom around Lunar New Year. Orchids have longstanding significance in Chinese culture, where they are associated with refinement, integrity, and beauty. For me, they also carry a personal connection to home and to a flower I have seen cared for year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. The gold leaf was applied individually by hand, making this a unique physical version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchids 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied composite gold leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\" \/ Framed","offer_id":52766853890323,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/45_Orchids_3_Gold_Leaf_Gilded_Front_View_Close_Up.jpg?v=1764709790"},{"product_id":"daffodils-gold-ink-embellished","title":"Daffodils - Gold Ink Embellished","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is finished by hand with metallic gold ink, tracing selected edges of the white blooms, buds, and leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against a deep crimson background, the gold linework catches the light and adds a subtle reflective dimension to the composition. The contrast between the white flowers, red ground, and metallic details gives the piece a strong presence while preserving the simplicity of the original floral forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaffodils, or 水仙花 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshuǐxiānhuā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), are associated in Chinese culture with good fortune, renewal, and new beginnings, making them especially resonant around Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. Because the gold details were applied individually by hand, this is a unique physical version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied gold ink, matted to 16\" × 20\". Unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\" \/ Matted","offer_id":52767159812371,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/52_Daffodils_Gold_Ink_Front_Close_Up.jpg?v=1764716184"},{"product_id":"abundance-gold-leaf-embellished","title":"Abundance - Gold Leaf Embellished","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eAbundance\"\u003cspan\u003e is finished by hand with raised composite gold leaf in a crosshatched pattern that extends across the upper portion of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than outlining the tulips, as I have done in many of my other embellished works, I treated the gold as an additional visual layer. The pattern sits against the clear blue background above the dense gathering of plum, magenta, scarlet, yellow, and violet blooms, adding texture, rhythm, and a reflective surface that shifts with the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe embellishment was inspired by the application of henna, or \u003c\/span\u003emehndi\u003cspan\u003e, that I have seen at Indian weddings, including my own. While working with mixtion relief from a fine-tipped tube, I was reminded of the controlled lines created with henna cones and began experimenting with whether I could use the material in a similarly direct, hand-drawn way. The thicker consistency required a different kind of pressure and control, resulting in a raised pattern unique to this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work began as part of my \u003c\/span\u003eKintsugi\u003cspan\u003e-inspired series, in which test prints and color variations were transformed through hand embellishment rather than discarded. The raised pattern and gold leaf were applied entirely by hand, making this a unique physical version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbundance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on fine art matte paper with hand-applied mixtion relief and composite gold leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"8\" x 10\" \/ Framed","offer_id":67880181465363,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/58_Abundance_gold_leaf_8x10_close_crop.jpg?v=1793743391"},{"product_id":"lake-hills-creamsicles-gouache-embellished","title":"Lake Hills Creamsicles - Gouache Embellished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eLake Hills Creamsicles\"\u003cspan\u003e combines the original digital painting with hand-applied gouache, creating a physical surface that is visibly different from the regular print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dahlia remains the focal point, with warm peach, coral, and orange petals rising against a deep berry background. Across that background, I added a dense network of looping and concentric lines by hand, building a layer of rhythm and movement around the simplified floral forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the gouache sits physically on top of the printed surface, the embellishment introduces subtle variations in line, texture, and paint application that can only exist in this particular piece. Viewed up close, those hand-painted marks contrast with the smooth matte print beneath them, making the transition between digital painting and physical mark-making especially visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original artwork was based on dahlias growing in the Dahlia Corner at Bellevue Botanical Garden. This embellished version pushes the quieter background of the original into something more intricate and energetic while leaving the flower itself largely untouched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach painted line was applied individually by hand, making this a unique physical version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eLake Hills Creamsicles\"\u003cspan\u003e that will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied gouache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the regular, unembellished version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eLake Hills Creamsicles\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cutefunjoydesigns.com\/products\/lake-hills-creamsicles\" title=\"Lake Hills Creamsicles - Cute Fun Joy Designs\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\" \/ Framed","offer_id":67880203157779,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/72_LakeHillsCreamsiclesHand-EmbellishedwithGouache_matted_crop.png?v=1793746283"},{"product_id":"tulips-gouache-embellished","title":"Tulips - Gouache Embellished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eTulips\"\u003cspan\u003e revisits a work from my broader tulip series through the addition of hand-applied gouache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting was inspired by the annual tulip festival in Washington’s Skagit Valley, where rows of blooms create shifting fields of color and rhythm across the landscape. In this composition, deep plum and red tulips emerge against a warm ground, with stems and leaves crossing through the arrangement at different angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this embellished version, I added a dense network of hand-painted curved lines across the background. The repeated arcs create a strong sense of movement around the flowers and make the physical surface more active than the original digital print. Up close, variations in line weight and brush movement reveal the handwork clearly against the smooth matte surface beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result brings together two stages of my practice: the original digital tulip series and a later exploration of physical mark-making through gouache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the embellishment was painted individually by hand, this is a unique physical version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eTulips\"\u003cspan\u003e and will not be reproduced in exactly the same form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInkjet print on acid-free fine art matte paper with hand-applied gouache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the regular, unembellished version of \"Tulips\" \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cutefunjoydesigns.com\/products\/tulips\" title=\"Tulips - Cute Fun Joy Designs\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cute Fun Joy Designs","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\" \/ Matted","offer_id":67880325710099,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0289\/9219\/files\/56_Tulips_Embellished_gouache_crop.png?v=1793746247"},{"product_id":"tulip-bouquet-2-gouache-embellished","title":"Tulip Bouquet 2 - Gouache Embellished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind version of \"\u003c\/span\u003eTulip Bouquet 2\"\u003cspan\u003e combines the original digital painting with hand-applied gouache, creating a more layered and tactile surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA loose bouquet of tulips in pink, red, purple, and soft yellow rises through the center of the composition. Around it, I added a dense field of looping green lines by hand, turning the pale pink background into an active pattern of curves, spirals, and repeated movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-painted background changes the character of the original piece considerably. The bouquet remains light and irregular, with flowers reaching in different directions, while the surrounding gouache adds energy, depth, and a more graphic rhythm. 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