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SUSAN BURNHAM NEILSON

Forest House Studio


Art for curious optimists

Intimate portraits

of belonging

in nature


Beyond the visible

inspired by

interconnectedness

in the wild,

and in gardens

just beyond our doorsteps

MENU

SUSAN BURNHAM NEILSON

Forest House Studio


Art for curious optimists

Intimate portraits

of belonging

in nature


Beyond the visible

inspired by

interconnectedness

in the wild,

and in gardens

just beyond our doorsteps

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      • Seeds of Change
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First of May
Oil on Canvas
36 x 16 x 1.5 in

The delicate May Lily, symbolizes a return to happiness and good luck in love. The classic “Diorissimo” perfume, first made in 1956 by Edmond Roudnitska, featured the fragrance of lily of the valley. It was Christian Dior’s favourite flower. 


Lily of the Valley are given as a gift to someone you love on the first of May. 

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