Spear Thistle with Antelope Moth | Framed Original Watercolor by Cynthia Oswald fruit art sent me a photo of

sent me a photo of one on the same flowers I’d been chasing

like a burst of celebration tucked into the green

and they linger longer than most

This view was one we stumbled upon as we ventured out with our kids to a winery in Virginia

Flourish Linen Runner

Spear Thistle with Antelope Moth | Framed Original Watercolor by Cynthia Oswald fruit art sent me a photo ofAbout Spear Thistle with Antelope Moth: Theres something magnetic about thistlesthe way they balance softness and strength. Ive always loved their resilience and the quiet way they invite pollinators even when overlooked. The Antelope Moth perched on this bloom adds another layer of contrast and harmony, a moment of wild connection that feels both fierce and fragile. Cirsium vulgare with Zygaena filipendulae. The Spear Thistle is native to