Welcome to “And Still I Shine,” a heartfelt collection of fine art prints that explore the delicate and poignant beauty of Lilly pads in their final stages of life. These images are deeply personal, serving as both a celebration and a meditation on the inevitable passage of time. As an artist in my own golden years, I find myself drawn to these fading pads—symbols of resilience, fragility, and the enduring light that shines even as the petals begin to crumble.

Each art print captures a lily pad at a unique moment of transformation: still vibrant but softly surrendering to age. These faded blooms, with their delicate wrinkles and fading hues, speak to the beauty that remains even as vitality wanes. To me, they are metaphors for the human aging process—a testament to the grace and dignity found in life’s later chapters.

Creating these images was a deeply introspective and invigorating process. I approached each field session with a sense of reverence, seeking to honor not only the Lilly pads but also their visual stories.

Thank you. May these images serve as a reminder that even in the face of time’s passage, we can continue to shine, offering light and inspiration to the world around us.