ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Americana Collection Fine Art collaboration with photographer Caroline Jean Gray began when she and Lydia serendipitously struck up a friendship in the streets of Middleburg, Virginia; a place dear to both artists, the pair began working together in 2024. Quickly they realized their shared love for a focus on creating art to uplift the soul and conversation drifted to the broad inspiration of American life. Suddenly the two were planning a collaboration to capture the iconic America that would promote, and reawaken a positive and uplifting vision. Together, creating a visual anthology that honors timeless elegance, regional character, and elevated style across the American landscape.

ABOUT THE PIECE: 
As I drove through the city this spring, I started counting American flags. It wasn't a great turn out, to be honest. When I got closer to home I took delight in the nearby neighbor who is flying more American flags than he has square footage. Each time I've counted an American flag this summer I've noted it's context- an individual in a sea of otherwise seeming ambivalence-- or perhaps it's priority? Here is a delightful glimpse of a proudly flown Old Glory in the context of the ocean air on your face and the joy in the most basic beauty of America. 

SIZING
9" x 12" x on 140lb watercolor paper