Anne Nordhaus-Bike Art

The first stirrings of desire, when the call comes to start exploring. What lies beyond? Let's find out!

Original: Original watercolor painting

Signature: Signed by the artist; includes name seal, mood seal

Size: 21 x 17 inches (framed)

Rare paper, traditional mounting: vintage handmade paper, hand mounted by the artist

Professionally framed and ready to hang, your choice of frame: Fully custom framed with double mat and premium blue and silver frame

Certified: All original paintings come with a certificate of authenticity

Shipping: Original artwork ships free in continental U.S.!

A Word From Anne

Watch the flowers...they're full of wisdom.

Every spring, they remind us what it's like to be a child, just starting out on Planet Earth and wanting to explore life.

This blue blossom trio has just bloomed. They're lifting their heads above the green leaves below, reaching out toward the sunlight and ready to explore existence as the beautiful flowers they are.

With them, two buds, also lifting up from slumber in the ground. Soon they'll follow suit and burst forth into full flower and adventures of their own.

Capture this curious, questing spirit for yourself with this beautiful blue painting that carries so much meaning in its natural simplicity. Here's to your discoveries!

Created With Rare, All Premium, Professional Grade Artist Materials

• Rare vintage watercolor paper, aged to perfection to achieve soft white hue and mellow yet lively texture
• 100% mulberry: this archival paper shows off watercolor pigments in full color and retains its luster and vibrance to stand the test of time; it remains beautiful for centuries without conservation if stored and handled properly
• Handmade paper from skilled Asian artisans still practicing this rare art form: every painting becomes part of a living tradition dating back thousands of years
• Hand mounted by the artist on archival mounting paper using time-honored techniques: smooths the painting while strengthening and preserving it over time 
• Highest quality watercolor paints: vibrant, super-saturated color
• The most finely ground watercolors in the world: colors have high intensity and purity
• Artist grade watercolors allow paint application all the way from delicate, nearly invisible transparency through deep, nearly opaque intensity

Classic Custom Framing

• Custom framed: highest professional quality and attention to detail
• Solid wood frames: quality and durability for lasting beauty
• "You choose" frame service: we offer several solid wood frame options with different finishes, from metallics to classic black or white to a range of natural woods from light to dark. Simply select your frame color/finish when ordering (scroll the product photos here to see a detailed annotated frame photo as well as frame videos that show your choices close up, in more detail).
• Simple frame and your choice of finish gives "best of both worlds": maintains focus on painting's color and brushwork while allowing you to harmonize the artwork with your decor
• Archival, acid free white mat: preserves and highlights colorful painting
• Clear glass: covers and protects painting 
  
• Professional grade framing hardware: screws securely anchor hardware into frame; framing wire is smooth to protect your hands and your walls
• Fully covered back: protects frame and painting, gives smooth, neat appearance