I love cotton growing in the field. Well I love corn and soybeans, too. Or any garden for that matter. But there is something about cotton that speaks to the souls of my ancestors that still dwell within me. Beautiful as a flower, back-breaking labor to harvest, can slice your hand on its thorny pods, full of hope of prosperity or at least a days wages and another day to eat. There was a day when cotton wasn’t merely a crop. It was the backbone of the US economy. Cotton was King. . . #cottonboll #cotton #kingcotton #southerncrop #deltacrop #useconomy #soulsofdeadrelatives #inmydna https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ESoPAHUAD/?igshid=1sssvlsb6i73n

Here’s a look at all four cotton boll paintings. I really enjoyed painting these little guys—it was interesting to see and feel the actual plant and think about how important this flower has been! How beautifully simple and elegant yet quite strong. Each one is 10” x 10” oil on canvas. #ncartist #cottonboll #naturalcotton #cotton #naturalisbest #botanical #oilpaintingart #stilllifepainting #cottonballs #marykamerer #southernlivingmag #inside1911 #boldbrush (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwpt6WypJW3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10guyhs14kqb4

So I’m putting the final touches on the little botanicals I started last week. Especially if you’re a Southerner, you might recognize this flower—cotton! I was interested in the shadows and translucency of this delicate little blossom. I think they made a nice little study. #cotton #botanicalart #plantstudy #cottonboll #southerncharm #farmhousestyle #ncartist (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwmPUkMp3E0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zjffpqx69q5s

My last try for an art contest in France. Can you tell I am obsessed with cotton bolls lately 😀 . . . #cottonboll #cottonflower #acryliconpaper #inspiredbynature #natureinspired #artcontest #artiste #doitfortheprocess #inksketch #originalart #newartwork #art #liquitex #mixedmedia #creative #carveouttimeforart #paintanyway #inspiration #feelgood #acrylic #painting #paint #acrylicpainting #instaart #comefloralwithus #stilllifepainting #artsplacess #artsfinee (à Grenoble, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW5yFqh1sm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hcdjacuk7tvk

I am working on this 26” masterpiece! Just need to add the magnolias, cotton bolls and other florals and greenery. Stay tuned! #wreath #magnolia #ferns #cottonboll #farmhouse #decomesh #handmade #homedecor (at Ruston, Louisiana)

I am working on this 36” masterpiece! Just need to add the magnolias, cotton bolls and other florals and greenery. Stay tuned! #wreath #magnolia #ferns #cottonboll #farmhouse #decomesh #handmade #homedecor (at Ruston, Louisiana)

Just realized today that the farmland behind our property is full of cotton! #cottonboll #cotton #cottonfarm