Lady Day - Original Colored Pencil Drawing | Botanical Series

Where a flower becomes a legend.

Long before a note was sung, audiences looked for the gardenia.

Billie Holiday made the simple white bloom as unforgettable as her voice, wearing it in her hair until it became a symbol of elegance, resilience, and timeless style.  More than a flower, it became part of her identity.

I've always loved the elegance of the white gardenia.  In fact, I wore them in my hair on my wedding day, making this tribute both an homage to Billie Holiday and a reflection of a cherished memory in my own life.

Lady Day is my tribute to that enduring image.  Rendered entirely in colored pencil on archival paper, this intimate 10 x 10 inch drawing celebrates the quiet beauty of the iconic gardenia with the richness and subtle layering that colored pencil can achieve.

Whether you are a jazz lover, a Billie Holiday admirer, or simply drawn to the timeless elegance of botanicals, Lady Day honors the woman who transformed a single flower into and unforgettable symbol.

Artwork Details

• Original, one-of-a-kind artwork
• 10 x 10 inches
• Colored pencil on archival paper
• From the Botanical Series
• Hand signed by the artist, Patricia Conner Adams (PC Adams Art)
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

• This work on paper is unframed and ready for your framer's choice of presentation.

Shipping

• Carefully packaged and shipped flat
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity 
• Ships from California
• Please allow 5-7 business days for careful studio preparation prior to shipment.

Complimentary insured shipping within the United States.  The artwork will be professionally packed and shipped by the artist.  Please contact me for international delivery.

Questions about framing, placement, or sizing are always welcome - you are contacting the artist directly.