Wild Geranium | Framed Original Watercolor by Cynthia Oswald

About Wild Geranium: In early spring, I joined a native plant walk led by a naturalist who knew every leaf and bloom by name. The forest was just waking up, and among the first wildflowers to appear were the Wild Geraniums—their delicate, translucent petals collecting tiny droplets of rain. They felt both fragile and strong, quietly announcing the season’s return. That day reminded me how grounding it can be to pause and look closely—to let curiosity guide your attention. Geranium maculatum. Native to eastern North America, this woodland perennial blooms in soft pink and lavender hues, thriving in open woods and shaded meadows. Its five-petaled flowers and divided leaves are a gentle sign of renewal each spring. About the Golden Halo Collection: Each miniature painting celebrates light, resilience, and the quiet wonder found in nature’s details. Watercolor, gold ink, and acrylic medium combine to form delicate studies of flora and fauna—butterflies, moths, and wildflowers—that