Sister Magnolia #1My Sister Magnolia paintings began as a gift for my mother in law. Over the years, she has shared examples of botanical art with muted tones and decorative patterns she liked. While these didn't exactly align with my usual practice, they helped inform me of her tastes. During a visit to her new home in South Carolina, I saw these magnolias blooming at her sister's house and quickly caught a few photos. It occurred to me that it might be meaningful to