ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Americana Collection Fine Art collaboration with photographer Caroline Jean Gray began when she and Lydia serendipitously struck up a friendship in the streets of Middleburg, Virginia; a place dear to both artists, the pair began working together in 2024. Quickly they realized their shared love for a focus on creating art to uplift the soul and conversation drifted to the broad inspiration of American life. Suddenly the two were planning a collaboration to capture the iconic America that would promote, and reawaken a positive and uplifting vision. Together, creating a visual anthology that honors timeless elegance, regional character, and elevated style across the American landscape.

ABOUT THE PIECE: 
As I drove through the city this spring, I started counting American flags. It wasn't a great turn out, to be honest. When I got closer to home I took delight in the nearby neighbor who is flying more American flags than he has square footage. Each time I've counted an American flag this summer I've noted it's context- an individual in a sea of otherwise seeming ambivalence-- or perhaps it's priority? Here is a delightful glimpse of a proudly flown Old Glory in the context of the ocean air on your face and the joy in the most basic beauty of America. 

EXTRA THANKS To Caroline Gray for capturing these photos of the creation of this piece. 

SIZING
16" x 20" on canvas.
The painting suffered minor damage in transportation and has been fixed in the studio. The fix is visable from the back with a special note from the artist.