Peyton T. Starkweather

Composer. Madman. Thespian. Artist. Writer.

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'Heptu Bidding Farewell to the City of Obb' by John Duncan, 1909

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Art by Vadim Koval

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Marsh at Dusk - Jeremy Miranda , 2024.

American , b. 1980 -

Acrylic on board , 19 x 12 in.

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Art by John Park

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Teapot maid by (しば) kabenianaippai

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25-4-25

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Purse

about 1850–1870

Glasgow Museums

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Charles van den Eycken (1859-1923) "The Little Writer" (1913) Oil on panel

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A Group of Cottages (1890) by Vincent van Gogh

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night heron wrapped in crimson

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Art by OHA

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Le Printemps (Springtime) by Eugène Bidau

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The ink bottle lying on your desk... begins to crawl away..???

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Art by Eldar Akmanaev

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The symbolism of flowers

Flowers have a long history of symbolism that you can incorporate into your writing to give subtext.

Symbolism varies between cultures and customs, and these particular examples come from Victorian Era Britain. You'll find examples of this symbolism in many well-known novels of the era!

Amaryllis: Pride

Black-eyed Susan: Justice

Bluebell: Humility

Calla Lily: Beauty

Pink Camellia: Longing

Carnations: Female love

Yellow Carnation: Rejection

Clematis: Mental beauty

Columbine: Foolishness

Cyclamen: Resignation

Daffodil: Unrivalled love

Daisy: Innocence, loyalty

Forget-me-not: True love

Gardenia: Secret love

Geranium: Folly, stupidity

Gladiolus: Integrity, strength

Hibiscus: Delicate beauty

Honeysuckle: Bonds of love

Blue Hyacinth: Constancy

Hydrangea: Frigid, heartless

Iris: Faith, trust, wisdom

White Jasmine: Amiability

Lavender: Distrust

Lilac: Joy of youth

White Lily: Purity

Orange Lily: Hatred

Tiger Lily: Wealth, pride

Lily-of-the-valley: Sweetness, humility

Lotus: Enlightenment, rebirth

Magnolia: Nobility

Marigold: Grief, jealousy

Morning Glory: Affection

Nasturtium: Patriotism, conquest

Pansy: Thoughtfulness

Peony: Bashfulness, shame

Poppy: Consolation

Red Rose: Love

Yellow Rose: Jealously, infidelity

Snapdragon: Deception, grace

Sunflower: Adoration

Sweet Willian: Gallantry

Red Tulip: Passion

Violet: Watchfulness, modesty

Yarrow: Everlasting love

Zinnia: Absent, affection

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Always loved flower language

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Louvre 🤍🪽

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Sunset over Ischia, Ivan Aivazovsky, 1873

Oil on canvas 28 ⅝ x 37 in. (73 x 94.5 cm)