Fleeting & Forever - Mom Daughter Cherry Blossom Art Print

Message from the Artist: A print from the Thrive Collection.

In Japan, Cherry Blossoms represent the fragility, beauty and fleetingness of life. A visual reminder of how precious and precarious life is. In China they symbolize love and beauty.

I struggled with the name for this painting, and loved the suggestions from my collectors. But kept waiting for the right words to represent this mother and daughter beneath the Cherry Blossoms.... Fleeting is the right word… and Intertwined/Entwined is the right word, and Precious is the right word. Hope & Renewal felt right… so I cooked them all up and let them simmer while I painted and made meals and cake for my family.

Are they dancing? I see them more as Swept Up together – the daughter being swept up by the mother. The mother whisking away troubles and being exactly what her daughter needs. The little growing girl racing into her mother’s arms, full of delight about the big world around her but grateful for the little world between her and her person. The person who is always available.

It’s sometimes hard to know when a painting is complete. It’s tempting for it to become too precious, so beloved that I can’t step away, that I can’t move on. I become entranced in her surface and don’t want to leave. But then… there is a chance of going too far, of overdoing her.

So, I step away from the delicate petals and the distant branches. The roots that grew and the large flowers that delight me. I am thankful that I captured this fleeting moment in a precious way, and I moved on to the next creation.

But first, I blessed her with a name, which emerged while writing: Fleeting And Forever ❤

The Thrive Collection. Flourishing despite circumstances, because Spring is a season of intoxicating hope and we are destined to THRIVE. We will push from the soil and reach toward the sky, as we ache for sun and breeze after being tucked away.

Mother daughter gifts that make whimsical and beautiful wall decor for a little girl's bedroom. Personalize this gift by choosing an Embellished Print to customize hair colors and create a unique and special gift for mom. 

Choose the Embellished option to personalize your print with eye or hair color. Contact Katie if you can't find what you are looking for. 

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~or a Stretched Canvas Art Print, ready to hang out of the box

All prints are created from original Katie m. Berggren paintings. 

FRAMING: For paper prints, use a frame that matches the size of your print if you want the image to go right to the edges. The 1/8” margin will be hidden behind the frame. Prefer some space between art and frame? Choose a larger frame with a window mat that fits the print size. For example, a 16x16 inch frame with a 12x12 inch mat, or a 12x12 inch frame with an 8x8 inch mat. Simple and beautiful!

••Signed Art Prints on Paper••

Your Art Print is created on premium paper with an 8-ink process for vibrant, fade-proof color. It’s hand-signed, carefully packaged, and made with archival materials to ensure 100+ years of inspiring memories and touching hearts.

Prints are packaged with a board and sleeve, then shipped in a sturdy mailer. Art Prints have a 1/8-inch border and fit standard frames. See above.

••Embellished Art Prints on Paper••

A 12x12 inch Art Print is hand-accented for unique brush-stroke texture and an artist’s touch. I sign the front, date the back, and package it with a board and sleeve, then wrap and ship in a sturdy mailer.

An Embellished Print allows custom changes like eye color, hair accents, facial hair, glasses, and more, all added with paint. Simply leave notes at checkout for personalization, and you'll receive a confirmation email. Allow 1-2 days for creation and drying before shipping. SEE SAMPLES