Toxic Florals Collection

This collection began on a whim after seeing a friend sharing on Instagram that she was participating in the Bloomtober Challenge hosted by Peggy Dean of the Pigeon Letters. There were eleven prompts and each one was a toxic flower! I was immediately intrigued by this darker side of nature, and since I was already just one painting away from a calendar-worthy dozen... I decided to give it a go.

 

As my uncle liked to say, wherever you go, there you are. And so:

 

My Toxic Florals 2026 Calendar is now available on Etsy!

 

Please enjoy the gallery below with the names of the flowers that inspired each painting. And stay tuned—I have a feeling this will be another living collection that continues to grow throughout the year (and maybe even spark a few crochet designs along the way).