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Each piece is finished with real delicate pressed flowers and every brushstroke is inspired by my journey through self-love and confidence as a black woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo two pieces are ever alike; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emy characters Zuri (dreadlocs) and Phoebe (afro) offer one of a kind watercolor artwork meant to remind you that you too are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eClick on each piece to read \"The Heart Behind The Art\".\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moon-in-pisces","title":"Moon in Pisces - Original Watercolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ \u003c\/span\u003e5x7'' original watercolor painting with \u003cstrong\u003ereal\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ \u003c\/span\u003eMatted to fit a 8x10'' frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ Purple frame not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ Colors on the screen may differ slightly from the actual product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heart Behind The Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI painted this piece to reflect my emotional journey... For so long, I felt like I had to stay composed and strong, even when my heart was heavy, but being emotional, sensitive, and open is powerful, too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted to celebrate that kind of strength with Zuri... the quiet, unguarded kind that shines brightest in the starlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IllustratingChristy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460876341533,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/3865\/7565\/files\/PXL_20251004_205128158.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL_2.jpg?v=1764724691"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-season-watercolor","title":"Pumpkin Season - Original Watercolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ \u003c\/span\u003e5x7'' original watercolor painting with \u003cstrong\u003ereal\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ \u003c\/span\u003eMatted to fit a 8x10'' frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ Purple frame not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✩ Colors on the screen may differ slightly from the actual product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heart Behind The Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI painted this piece because pumpkins remind me of change. 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This was a time when I was learning to see myself as beautiful again. For years, I struggled with how I looked, but something as simple as wearing earrings began to change that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey became little symbols of confidence and joy. 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